Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant - "The Perfect School-Run Shift"Work 2 hours, get paid for 3! Are you an experienced SEN professional looking for a role that finally fits around your own family? We have an immediate opening for a Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant at a highly regarded Catholic Primary School in Blackpool.This role is specifically designed to support a dedicated SEN provision during the busy lunch period, offering a unique "micro-shift" that allows you to be at the school gates for your own children''s drop-off and pick-up.Working Hours: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM (Monday to Friday)Pay: 3 hours of pay for every 2-hour shift worked (to reflect a full afternoon wage).Contract: Term-time, temporary contract.Start Date: ASAP (Pending successful DBS and references). The Role: Specialist ASD and Communication SupportYou will be providing vital 1:1 and small group support for pupils within a specialist provision inside a mainstream Catholic primary. These pupils require a high level of consistency and expert engagement during their midday break.Key Focus Areas:Complex Needs: Supporting pupils with Autism (ASD), including those who are non-verbal.Communication: Utilising PECS, Makaton, or AAC devices to ensure pupils can express their needs during lunch and play.Behavioural Regulation: Managing sensory overload and providing de-escalation for pupils with high-level behavioural needs.Personal Care: Assisting with feeding and hygiene with dignity and patience. Requirements: ..... full job details .....