Specialist Teaching Assistant – Blackpool

DATE POSTED

Subject

SEMH

Job Branch & Location

Lancashire - Blackpool

Job Setting & Role

SEND & SEMH - Support
Supply
£105 - £115 PER DAY DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE

About the role:

Justteachers is seeking a Specialist Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant specialist school in the Blackpool area on a long‑term basis.
The full‑time post is due to start in September 2026, with shortlisting currently taking place.

The school provides a highly supportive and inclusive environment for pupils with a range of complex needs, including SEND and SEMH. Staff work collaboratively to ensure each learner receives personalised support to help them engage, progress and achieve positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Providing targeted support to pupils with specialist needs on a 1:1 and small‑group basis
  • Assisting teachers in delivering highly differentiated learning activities
  • Supporting emotional regulation, behaviour and wellbeing using positive, relationship‑based approaches

Pre-requisites:

considered for this role, candidates must have:

  • Relevant qualifications or specialist experience supporting pupils with additional needs
  • Proven experience working within a SEND, SEMH or specialist educational setting
  • Strong knowledge of inclusive strategies, behaviour support and safeguarding
  • Two education or school‑based references

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the form below.

Job Reference: JT25HE 153535

PLEASE APPLY BELOW, OR CALL US NOW ON 01756 243 125

Justteachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS including a children’s barred list check and where applicable a vulnerable adults barred list check is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days, you can though still apply to be considered for similar roles that we have available.

Justteachers is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success and are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the schools we support. We will ensure that our recruitment and selection processes are fair and conducted on the basis of merit, qualifications and abilities, against objective criteria. Policies ensure fair treatment, encourage diverse representation, support flexible working, and foster an inclusive environment free from harassment, with compliance often mandated by employment legislation. There shall be no discrimination against candidates because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

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