Unqualified SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Overview

Unqualified SEND Teaching Assistant.

Location:

Chorley, Lancashire

Salary:
Competitive, dependent on experience

Hours:

Full‑Time / Part‑Time opportunities available

Contract:

Temporary to Permanent opportunities available

Join a specialist SEND school in Chorley that provides a supportive and nurturing learning environment for pupils with a range of additional needs.

• Provide classroom support to pupils with a variety of SEND needs.
• Support students individually and in small group settings.
• Encourage participation, engagement, and independence throughout the school day.
• Assist with implementing individual learning and behaviour support plans.
• Support pupils with social, emotional, and communication development.
• Promote a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other professionals.
• Assist with personal care when required.

• A genuine interest in supporting children and young people with additional needs.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach.
• Ability to remain calm and positive in challenging situations.
• Reliable, proactive, and willing to learn.
• Experience supporting individuals with Autism, ADHD, SEMH needs, learning difficulties, or complex needs.
• Previous work within schools, care settings, residential services, youth organisations, sports coaching, or community groups.
• Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, health and social care, psychology or related subjects.

• Enhanced DBS disclosure, professional reference checks and (if applicable) Overseas Police Clearances in line with safeguarding policy.
• CV covering the last 10 years of employment history with explanation of all breaks.
• Legal right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to attend a registration interview.

• All pay rates quoted inclusive of 14.3% statutory holiday pay.
• Temporary position with the possibility of becoming permanent.
• Work in a supportive and nurturing learning environment for pupils with additional needs.