SEN & General Teaching Assistant - Blackburn

Justteachers Ltd; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd in Blackburn is seeking a versatile Teaching Assistant to join from January 2027 to cover a maternity leave in a local inclusive primary school. The role includes SEN support in the mornings and general classroom assistance in Year 4 during the afternoons.

You will deliver targeted small group interventions, support literacy, numeracy and communication skills, and help create a positive learning environment for pupils. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN is desirable.
• Previous primary school experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to pupils with additional learning needs.
• Deliver small group interventions focusing on literacy, numeracy and communication skills.
• Promote positive behaviour and pupil engagement.
• Support the class teacher with day-to-day classroom activities.

Skills

SEN support

Small group instruction

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Classroom support

Education

Primary school experience

Job description

An inclusive primary school in Blackburn is seeking a versatile and caring Teaching Assistant to join their team from January 2027 until the end of the academic year to cover a maternity leave.

About the role:

This varied role will involve providing SEN support during the mornings, delivering targeted small group interventions and helping children overcome barriers to learning. In the afternoons, you will work as a general classroom Teaching Assistant within Year 4, supporting pupils across the curriculum and helping to create a positive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support to pupils with additional learning needs.
• Deliver small group interventions focusing on literacy, numeracy and communication skills.
• Promote positive behaviour and pupil engagement.
• Support the class teacher with day-to-day classroom activities.

Pre-requisites:

• Experience supporting children with SEN is desirable.
• Previous primary school experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.