Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Full Time – Garstang Start Date: After the Easter Half Term – Monday 13th April Pay: From £14.30 per hour Location: Garstang Contract: Full-time, ongoing Teaching Personnel are working closely with a welcoming and supportive school in the Garstang area who are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team after the Easter break. We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and committed to helping every pupil reach their full potential. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in SEN support — or someone looking to start their career in education with the right training and guidance. The Role Providing 1:1 and small‑group support for pupils with Special Educational Needs Assisting the class teacher in creating inclusive, engaging learning environments Supporting children with a range of needs including ASD, ADHD, and SEMH Helping to implement personalised learning plans and behaviour strategies Building strong, positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents What We’re Looking For Experience working with children or young people (school‑based or otherwise) A patient, caring and resilient attitude Strong communication skills and a genuine passion for supporting SEN pupils Reliability and a willingness to contribute positively to the school community Training & Development Teaching Personnel can provide access to a fully accredited Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification, enabling you to develop your skills and progress in your career. Why Work with Teaching Personnel? Competitive hourly rate starting at £14.30 A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement Access to free and discounted CPD courses Weekly pay through PAYE Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles If you’re ready to make a real difference in the lives of young learners and would like to start a rewarding role after Easter, we would love to hear from you. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website