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1:1 Teaching Assistant | Kirkham Secondary School

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ 99.64 - 100 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Kirkham, Lancashire

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

Are you a patient, dedicated support assistant looking for a rewarding 1:1 school role in Kirkham?

A high-achieving secondary school in Kirkham, Lancashire is hiring a proactive 1:1 Teaching Assistant / SEN Learning Support Assistant to support a secondary student with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) starting this September 2026.

This position is ideal for experienced SEN Teaching Assistants, Level 2/3 practitioners, psychology graduates, or professionals transitioning from healthcare, care, and youth mentorship backgrounds.

Position Overview:

Job Title: 1:1 Teaching Assistant (Secondary SEND Support)

Location: Kirkham, Lancashire (PR4 - easily accessible from Blackpool, Preston, Lytham, and the Fylde Coast)

Start Date: September 2026

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Term-time only, ~30-32.5 hours/week)

Pay Rate: £85.00 - £100.00+ per day (PAYE, dependent on experience and grade)

Contract Type: Full-time, long-term for the 2026/27 academic year with permanent contract potential

Key Responsibilities:

Personalised 1:1 Support: Provide tailored academic, social, and emotional guidance to an assigned student across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 lessons.

Curriculum Adaptation: Work alongside subject teachers to differentiate learning tasks, break down complex concepts, and promote active lesson participation.

Regulation & Wellbeing: Support emotional regulation, sensory needs, and focus strategies to maintain a positive, low-anxiety learning setting.

Promote Independence: Build the student's confidence, resilience, and communication skills to encourage self-directed study and positive peer interaction.

EHCP Monitoring: Collaborate with the SENCO, pastoral leads, and external specialists to track progress against targeted EHCP milestones.

Candidate Requirements:

Prior experience supporting children or teenagers with Special Educational Needs (such as ASC/Autism, ADHD, SEMH, Speech & Language, or MLD).

Warm, calm, and resilient approach with strong de-escalation and active listening abilities.

Confidence supporting core secondary curriculum topics (English, Maths, Science).

Relevant qualification (Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching & Learning, Degree, or equivalent care/mentoring background) is advantageous.

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to process one prior to September).

Why Apply for This Role?

Focused, rewarding 1:1 placement where you see direct daily progress.

Excellent transport links via the A583, M55 corridor, and Kirkham & Wesham Railway Station.

Predictable term-time weekday schedule with full school holidays off.

Supportive SEND department with ongoing professional development and permanent transition pathways.

Ready to help a local Kirkham student thrive this academic year?

Apply online today or search "Kirkham Secondary 1:1 Teaching Assistant Jobs" to submit your CV

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