Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development and培训

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. Blackburn is seeking a dedicated Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Blackburn, supporting children with high additional needs in a full-time, long-term SEN setting.

You will work closely with the class teacher and SEN team, provide 1:1 and small group support, and help pupils access learning, manage emotions, and develop life skills in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN and additional needs.
• Patient, caring, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience working within an SEN setting is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of complex SEN needs.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SEN team.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support.
• Assist with communication, emotional regulation, and personal development.
• Implement individual learning and behaviour support plans.
• Create a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Location: Blackburn
Hours: Full Time
Start Date: After October Half Term
Competitive Daily Rate

Are you a compassionate and experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs?

We are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Blackburn, working full time within a specialist SEN classroom. This rewarding role involves supporting children with high additional needs, helping them access learning, develop key life skills, and achieve their full potential in a nurturing environment.

• Supporting pupils with a range of complex SEN needs.
• Working closely with the class teacher and SEN team.
• Providing 1:1 and small group support.
• Assisting with communication, emotional regulation, and personal development.
• Implementing individual learning and behaviour support plans.
• Creating a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment.

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• Previous experience supporting children with SEN and additional needs.
• A patient, caring, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience working within an SEN setting is highly desirable.

• Full-time, long-term opportunity.
• Supportive school and experienced SEN team.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

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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