Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (1:1 & 2:1 SEMH / Complex Behaviour Support)Location: Blackpool Areas, Lancashire (FY1 / FY2 / FY3/ FY4)Contract Type: Full-Time, (Immediate & Term Starts Available) Status: Qualified or Unqualified welcome to applyStep Into a High-Impact 1:1 or 2:1 Classroom Support RoleAre you passionate about making an immediate difference for a child who struggles in a standard classroom? Do you have the patience, firm boundaries, and emotional resilience to help a dysregulated learner find calm and focus?We are recruiting dedicated SEN Behaviour Support Assistants to provide targeted 1:1 and 2:1 pastoral support for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) across primary and secondary settings in BlackpoolQualified and Unqualified candidates are equally encouraged to apply. Whether you hold a Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or bring real-world transferable experience from youth work, care, sports coaching, psychology, or residential support, your ability to build trust and co-regulate complex behaviour is what matters most.The Role: What is 1:1 and 2:1 EHCP Support?1:1 Support: Acting as the dedicated key support worker for a specific pupil whose EHCP identifies Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, ADHD, ASC (Autism), or Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA).2:1 Provision: Partnering with an experienced colleague to provide a high-nurture, dual-practitioner support framework for a student requiring heightened supervision, physical safety management, and co-regulation throughout the school day.Core ResponsibilitiesDe-Escalation & Co-Regulation: Recognise early behavioral triggers, anxiety spikes, and sensory overload; use low-arousal techniques to defuse crisis situations safely.Curriculum Adaptation: Break down lesson tasks set by the class teacher into bite-sized, manageable chunks to build confidence and prevent task-avoidance behaviour.Positive Re-Direction: Facilitate sensory breaks, gross-motor movement intervals, and calm-corner regulation strategies.Restorative Support: Encourage positive social interactions with peers in the playground and classroom, fostering resilience and independence.Pastoral Record Keeping: Monitor and log daily progress, emotional baselines, and behavioral incidents using school management systems (e.g., CPOMS).Who We Are Looking ForOption A - Qualified: Level 2 or 3 TA qualification, HLTA, Early Years certification, or a relevant degree (Education, Psychology, Criminology, Childhood Studies).Option B - Unqualified / Practical Experience: No formal TA papers needed if you have hands-on experience supporting young people-ideal backgrounds include:Children's residential care (RSW) or adult social careYouth work, community mentoring, or sports coachingSpecial needs family caregiving / personal experienceKey Attributes: Grounded presence, non-defensive communication, consistency, and genuine empathy.De-Escalation Training: Team-Teach, MAPA/CPI, or PRICE certificates are advantageous (accredited de-escalation training support provided).Safeguarding: An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the DBS Update Service (or willingness to complete one).What We OfferDedicated Local Support: Local consultant support based in Lancashire, working alongside accredited Blackpool schools.