Additional Needs Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Additional Needs Teaching Assistant to support children with special educational needs in a Primary SEN School. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, and includes a commitment to personal care. The ideal candidate will have a patient and caring approach and experience is preferred but not essential.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Full assistance for DBS checks

Potential for permanent position

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a caring attitude towards children with additional needs.
• Experience supporting children with special educational needs is preferred but not required.
• Willingness to provide personal care as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of special educational needs.
• Encourage a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Provide personal care where required.

Skills

Caring approach

Experience with SEN

Flexibility

Education

Relevant qualifications and training

Job description

Overview

Additional Needs Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Additional Needs Teaching Assistant

Location: Burnley

Hours: Full-time, Monday – Friday 8:30am – 3:30pm

Pay: £13.75 - £14.50

Setting: Primary SEN School

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with additional needs? We are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive Primary SEN School in Burnley.

In this rewarding role, you will work closely with pupils who have a range of special educational needs, supporting them with both their learning and development. A willingness to provide personal care is essential.

Responsibilities

• A patient, caring, and flexible approach
• Experience supporting children with SEN (preferred but not essential)
• A commitment to promoting a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Willingness to provide personal care where required

Requirements & Benefits

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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance “Keeping Children Safe in Education” this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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