Level 3 Sen Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant to join a Blackburn school full-time. You will support children with high additional needs and work closely with the class teacher and SEN team to deliver personalised learning in a specialist classroom.

This role offers ongoing professional development, a supportive team, and the chance to make a meaningful impact every day by helping pupils access learning and develop essential life skills.

Qualifications

• Level 3 TA qualification (or equivalent) is required.
• Experience supporting children with SEN/additional needs preferred.
• Candidate should be patient, caring and resilient.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of complex SEN needs.
• 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, engaging learning environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant - Blackburn

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.

The Role:

• 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.

Requirements:

• 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.

What We Offer:

• 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.

If you are passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and are looking for your next rewarding role in Blackburn, we would love to hear from you.

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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