SEND Teaching Assistant in Thornton-Cleveleys

Vision for Education is seeking a caring, patient and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire from September 2026. This rewarding SEND Teaching Assistant opportunity is expected to continue for the remainder of the 2026/27 academic year initially, with the potential for a permanent position in 2027 for the right candidate.

The Role

This SEND Teaching Assistant position is ideal for someone who is passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children with additional needs. As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Key Stage 1 pupil with autism, alongside emotional and behavioural needs, helping them to access learning, develop positive relationships and achieve their full potential.

Working closely with the class teacher and the wider SEND team, the successful SEND Teaching Assistant will:

• Provide consistent 1:1 support throughout the school day.
• Build a positive, trusting relationship with the pupil.
• Use effective strategies to support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Encourage independence, confidence and engagement in lessons.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, parents and external professionals where appropriate.

This role would suit someone with previous experience supporting children with autism, SEND or behavioural needs, although transferable experience from care or youth work will also be considered.

The School

This friendly and inclusive primary school prides itself on creating a nurturing environment where every child is valued and supported to succeed. Staff work collaboratively to ensure pupils receive the individual support they need both academically and personally.

The school was judged Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2024. Inspectors praised the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision, recognising the school's commitment to providing a positive learning environment where pupils feel safe, supported and encouraged to achieve their best.

This opportunity offers the chance to become part of a supportive staff team that places children's wellbeing and progress at the heart of everything it does.

Requirements

To be considered for the SEND Teaching Assistant role, you will:

• Have experience working with children or young people with SEND, particularly autism and behavioural needs.
• Be patient, resilient and adaptable.
• Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Be committed to supporting children to reach their full potential.
• Hold, or be willing to obtain, an enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.

What we offer

As part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

If you are a Teaching Assistant that can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call the Preston office.