SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Secondary SchoolLong-Term Opportunity | Full-Time | Accrington
Location: Accrington, Lancashire
Position: Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant
Contract: Long-Term Placement
Working Pattern: Full-Time
Setting: Mainstream Secondary School
Start Date: January 2027
 
About the Opportunity

Bridge Education is currently seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join the SEND team at a well-established secondary school in Accrington.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting young people with additional learning needs and making a positive difference to their educational experience.
The successful candidate will work closely alongside the school’s experienced SEND team, providing tailored support to students both on a 1:1 basis and within small group settings.
You will play an important role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, develop their confidence, build independence and reach their full potential.
Working closely with the school’s SENDCo and wider teaching staff, you will help ensure that students receive the appropriate support, encouragement and guidance throughout the school day.
Key ResponsibilitiesAs an SEN Teaching Assistant, your duties will include:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support to students with additional educational needs.
• Supporting small groups of pupils with their learning, development and engagement.
• Working alongside teachers to adapt learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Supporting students with a range of SEND requirements, including learning difficulties, communication needs and social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Encouraging pupils to develop independence, confidence and positive learning habits.
• Supporting students with classroom activities and ensuring they remain engaged with their education.
• Helping pupils manage challenging situations through positive behaviour support strategies.
• Developing positive and trusting relationships with students.
• Working collaboratively with the school’s SEND team and teaching staff.
• Liaising closely with the SENDCo to ensure consistent and effective support.
• Monitoring student progress and providing feedback to relevant staff.
• Promoting an inclusive, safe and supportive learning environment.

The Ideal CandidateWe are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced working with children or young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Confident providing 1:1 and small group support.
• Patient, understanding and compassionate.
• Able to build positive relationships with secondary-aged pupils.
• Confident supporting students with additional learning and behavioural needs.
• Proactive and able to use their initiative.
• A strong communicator with excellent teamwork skills.
• Reliable, flexible and committed to making a difference.
• Passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential.

Previous experience working within a secondary school, specialist provision or SEND environment would be highly advantageous.
What Keystage Recruitment Can Offer

• A long-term, full-time opportunity.
• Consistent work within a secondary school setting.
• The opportunity to work alongside an experienced SEND team.
• Valuable experience supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant.
• A friendly and professional recruitment team to support you throughout your placement.

Safeguarding and ComplianceKeystage Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and verification of relevant qualifications and employment history.

Contact Shannon.croston@keystagesupply.co.uk

Safeguarding & Compliance
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and candidates to share this commitment.
Our recruitment processes follow Safer Recruitment guidelines in line with current legislation, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023). All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.
We are also committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and are happy to make reasonable adjustments where required.
Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply
We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.
As part of our registration process, you’ll need an enhanced DBS check and we’ll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply
We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.
As part of our registration process, you’ll need an enhanced DBS check and we’ll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply
We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.
 
As part of our registration process, you’ll need an enhanced DBS check and we’ll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply
 
We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.
 
As part of our registration process, you’ll need an enhanced DBS check and we’ll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply
 
We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.
 
As part of our registration process, you’ll need an enhanced DBS check and we’ll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply
 
We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.
 
As part of our registration process, you’ll need an enhanced DBS check and we’ll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.