SEN Teaching Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Would you love the opportunity to work as a Teaching Assistant within a Residential and SEN School setting? If so please keep reading!
Teaching Assistant's required to join an established SEN School in Chorley, Lancashire, supporting young people between the ages of 6-19 with Autism and Learning Disabilities
The successful candidate will undertake education support duties and assist the class teacher in the day to day needs of the pupils in their care, to enable the teacher to implement the curriculum and respond to the pupils’ needs.
Salary: £16,956 per year
Location: Chorley, Lancashire
Hours: Monday to Friday (Term time only)
Benefits:
- Company Pension Scheme, Online discounts and cashback rewards, Cycle to work scheme, Dental Insurance, Travel Insurance, Healthcare Cash plan
- Comprehensive training package including scheduled ongoing face-to-face training, Continuous Professional Development planning, and plenty of opportunities to maximise earnings and support you in your career development.
- Opportunity to undertake your NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant
- Free meals on shift.
- No two days are the same.
- Opportunity to enrich the lives of children and make a positive difference.
Key Skills Required:
- Experience as a Teaching Assistant in a SEN school is desirable.
- NVQ or QCF level 3 Teaching Assistant is also desirable for this role.
Requirements:
- Previous Support Worker experience
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Right to work in the UK
Please submit an up to date CV for immediate consideration
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Temp to perm
Salary: From £16,956.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chorley: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Special education: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for SEN Teaching Assistant roles across Vetro Lancashire's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £16,956 - £16,956 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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