Primary SEN Teaching Assistant - Lancashire | Immediate Start Job Vacancy

• Location: Lancashire (UK)

• Position: Primary Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant

• Contract Type: Full-Time / Permanent (Immediate Start)

• Salary: -102.89 - -115.89 per day

Tradewind Recruitment is actively recruiting a compassionate and dedicated Primary SEN Teaching Assistant for an immediate start. This urgent vacancy is based within a wonderful, nurturing specialist primary setting supporting children with a wide range of special educational needs. If you have a background in childcare, SEN support, or education, apply today to secure an immediate interview.

The School are a small, nurturing specialist primary school for children aged 2-11 with a wide range of needs. The school believe every child deserves the opportunity to flourish. They have a bespoke curriculum and adaptive approach to teaching and learning ensure that each pupil is challenged, supported and engaged, enabling them to make meaningful progress on their learning journey.

Tradewind is proud to support with this exceptional primary provision to help them find talented education professionals who are passionate about inclusive learning.

• Primary Pupil Support: Assist young children aged 2-11 with diverse special educational needs (SEN) across daily classroom activities, play, and structured learning.

• Bespoke Learning Environment: Help deliver a tailored, adaptive curriculum, setting up engaging sensory and developmental spaces to encourage pupil participation.

• Communication & Engagement: Support alternative communication methods, emotional regulation, and positive social interaction strategies.

• Welfare & Development: Support pupils with pastoral care, personal development, and daily routines with warmth, patience, and dignity.

• Collaborative Teamwork: Work closely with primary class teachers, SENCOs, and specialist therapists to track progress and achieve Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets.

• Experience: Previous professional background or strong volunteering experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Early Years, or primary education.

• Key Attributes: High patience, empathy, emotional resilience, adaptability, and a genuine passion for working with young learners.

• Compliance: Must hold a current, valid Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service (or be in a position to process one immediately) and be available to start straight away.

How to Apply: Click ''Apply Now'' to be considered for this rewarding role in Preston, or contact Christina Grindy at Tradewind Recruitment:

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