SEN Teaching Assistant - High Needs Provision - Blackpool

Job description

Location: Blackpool, Lancashire

Salary: £14.24 - £15.00 per hour

Start Date: September 2026 - July 2027

Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 15:30 (Term-time only)

Contract: Temporary (Full Academic Year)

Are you a resilient and compassionate SEN specialist ready to be part of something brand new?

In September 2026, Blackpool Primary Academy is launching a bespoke SEN Provision within our mainstream setting. We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join this specialised team, supporting our most vulnerable learners who require an alternative to the traditional classroom environment.

This is not a standard classroom role. You will be working within a dedicated provision designed to bridge the gap between mainstream education and complex SEND needs. You will support pupils with a range of high-level needs, including:

• Communication & Interaction: Supporting non-verbal pupils using AAC, signs, and gestures.

• Sensory & Physical: Managing high sensory profiles and physical needs, ensuring a safe and accessible environment.

• Triggers & Environment: Supporting pupils with visual or audio triggers and significant behavioural needs who cannot currently access a mainstream classroom.

• Tailored Learning: Implementing highly individualised learning plans. You will not follow the full mainstream curriculum; instead, work is meticulously tailored to each pupil's IEP (Individual Education Plan) and EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan), based on their specific cognitive working level.

We are looking for a practitioner who views "small wins" as big victories. You must have:

• Experience with High Needs: A proven background supporting pupils with complex ASD, non-verbal communication, or significant behavioural triggers.

• Adaptability: The ability to pivot your support style based on a child's sensory or emotional state.

• Expertise in Personalised Learning: Experience working directly with EHCPs and delivering non-standard curriculum content.

• Commitment: As this is a new provision, consistency is vital for our pupils. We require a reliable professional for the full 2026/27 academic year.

• Pioneering Work: Be a founding member of a brand-new internal provision aimed at true inclusion.

• Competitive Pay: £14.24 - £15.00 per hour.

• Professional Growth: Gain unique experience in a high-needs setting with the backing of a supportive Academy leadership team.

• Work-Life Balance: Fixed hours of 08:30 - 15:30, Monday to Friday.

• Sunday Times Top 100 Employer: We have been recognised for our commitment to staff for four years running.

• AWR Protection: Ensuring your rights and pay are protected from day one.

• Unrivalled CPD: Access to over 2,500 certified courses, including Team Teach, Autism Awareness, and Sensory Processing training.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Blackpool

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £14.00 and £15.00 Per Hour

Published at

08-05-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English