SEN Teaching Assistant (Reception) - Primary School, FY4 Blackpool

Start Date: September 2025

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM. Pay is between -1415 per hour.

Contract: Term time / Temporary

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual with a passion for supporting young children with special educational needs? A thriving primary school, located in the FY4 area of Blackpool, is seeking a committed and enthusiastic individual to join our SEN Hub, working specifically with Reception-aged children. School cap park and bus route options are available for a commute.

This vital role involves providing tailored support to Reception-aged children within our SEN Hub. The children you will be supporting have mild Special Educational Needs, including:

• Global Learning Delay
• Autism Spectrum Condition
• Social and Emotional Needs

You will be instrumental in helping these children access their learning, develop key skills, and thrive within a nurturing and inclusive environment. Your ability to build rapport, understand individual needs, and implement strategies to support their development will be key.

Our client is dedicated to providing their children with a well-rounded education that is academic, personal, and social. They firmly place children at the heart of everything they do. Their pupils leave with excellent subject knowledge and "learning to learn" skills. Their school and nursery classrooms, along with the outdoor play areas, have been recently modernised and refurbished. They are incredibly proud to offer their children a truly exceptional learning environment that is bright, stimulating, and state-of-the-art in terms of technology, innovation, and comfort.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working with young children, particularly those with SEN.
• Experience of reception or early years children.
• Possess a strong understanding of needs associated with global learning delay, autism, and social/emotional difficulties.
• Be patient, resilient, and highly adaptable.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with children, staff, and parents.
• Be proactive, enthusiastic, and committed to inclusive education.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, SEN qualification) are highly desirable.

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily rates of pay, in line with your experience and the role.
• Long-term roles are paid to scale.
• Dedicated support from experienced education consultants who understand the needs of ECTs.
• Opportunities for potential permanent roles within our partner schools.
• Guidance and support as you navigate your early career.
• Access to CPD opportunities to further your professional growth.

For more information please contact Kara on (phone number removed) or (url removed)