Part Time SEND Teaching Assistants

Teaching Assistant (SEND) – Primary School

Location:

Chorley

Start Date:

Immediate or October 2026

Contract:

Full-Time or Part-Time | Long-Term | Term Time Only

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support tailored to individual needs
• Support pupils in the classroom and across the wider school environment
• Deliver learning activities and interventions under the guidance of teaching staff
• Encourage communication, emotional regulation, independence and social development
• Adapt activities and resources to support different learning needs
• Support pupils with sensory, physical and personal care needs where required
• Work alongside teachers, therapists and other specialist professionals
• Help create a safe, structured and inclusive environment
• Celebrate and support pupils' individual progress and achievements

• Caring, patient and nurturing
• Passionate about working with children with SEND
• Resilient and adaptable
• Confident building positive relationships with pupils
• Comfortable working as part of a wider team
• Committed to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

Experience supporting children or vulnerable individuals in schools, SEN settings, care, childcare, youth work or similar environments would be beneficial but is not essential.

• Immediate and October start dates available
• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Long-term, term-time-only work
• Competitive weekly PAYE pay
• Supportive and experienced SEND team
• Opportunity to work alongside teachers, therapists and specialist professionals
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Valuable experience within specialist education
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils every day

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

James Kerrison

Telephone:  l Ext: 3030