1:1 Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist SEN school in Blackburn is seeking a compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support students with special educational needs. This role offers a competitive hourly pay rate of £13.75 – £14.50 and the opportunity for a permanent position after a successful temporary period. Ideal candidates will have a passion for helping children achieve their potential in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development and support

Opportunity for permanent position

FREE child protection and prevent duty training

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN is highly desirable.
• A calm, empathetic, and resilient approach to working with students.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored one-to-one support to pupils with a range of special educational needs.
• Assist with classroom activities, ensuring the student is engaged and supported.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and behaviour.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Resilience

Education

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

1:1 Teaching Assistant – Specialist SEN School
Location: Blackburn
Pay Rate: £13.75 – £14.50 per hour
Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent

We are currently seeking a compassionate, patient, and dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive specialist SEN school in Blackburn. This is a temp to perm opportunity, ideal for someone looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with special educational needs.

Role Overview:
You will work on a one-to-one basis with pupils who require additional support to access their learning. This role is vital in helping students achieve their potential both academically and emotionally within a nurturing and structured environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored one-to-one support to pupils with a range of special educational needs.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement individual education plans (IEPs).
• Assist with classroom activities, ensuring the student is engaged and supported.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional well-being.
• Support with personal care, where required.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and behaviour.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.

Requirements:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN is highly desirable.
• A calm, empathetic, and resilient approach to working with students.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to obtain one.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly rate of £13.75 – £14.50.
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position following a successful temporary period.
• Ongoing professional development and support.
• A fulfilling and rewarding role within a specialist school environment.

If you are committed to supporting the development of young learners and want to be part of a dedicated team, we would love to hear from you.

If you are interested in this position, please click apply now and we will be in contact within the next 48 hours to discuss next steps.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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