Job Advertisement: Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) Location: Primary School, Thornton ⏰ Hours: 25 hours per week Contract Type: Temporary / Ongoing Start Date: ASAP Teaching Personnel is looking for a caring and dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant to join a friendly primary school in Thornton This is a wonderful opportunity to work 1:1 with a child with speech and language needs, helping them thrive in a supportive environment. As an SEN TA, your role will include: - Providing 1:1 support to a child with speech and language difficulties - Assisting with communication strategies and speech development - Supporting their social and emotional growth in the classroom - Collaborating with teachers and SENCO to deliver tailored learning plans - Helping to create a positive, inclusive atmosphere for the child to succeed The ideal candidate will have: - Experience working with children with speech and language needs (preferred) - A compassionate, patient approach to supporting children - Strong communication skills to engage effectively with children - Knowledge of safeguarding and child welfare practices - Previous experience in a school setting (preferred) Why join Teaching Personnel? - Access to a range of CPD (Continual Professional Development) opportunities - Support from a dedicated consultant throughout your assignment - Competitive pay rates - Opportunity to work in a supportive, inclusive school If you are passionate about making a difference in a child's life and want to work in a positive, welcoming environment, we would love to hear from you To apply, please send your CV or get in touch with Teaching Personnel for more details. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff will undergo an enhanced DBS check. Join us and make a difference every day 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.