SEN High Needs Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

CPD and training opportunities

Ongoing consultant support

Potential for long-term or permanent

Supportive school environment

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are working with a welcoming primary school in Blackburn seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support children in EYFS with additional needs on a full-time basis.

The role requires experience with SEN and challenging behaviour, with opportunities for CPD, ongoing consultant support, and potential for a long-term or permanent position in a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN.
• Experience with challenging behaviour or related roles such as Child Support Worker, Care Worker or Teaching Assistant.
• Patient, nurturing approach with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children in EYFS with additional needs.
• Providing 1:1 and small group support.
• Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour using positive strategies.
• Helping pupils access learning and reach their potential.
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Working with the class teacher and SENCO to implement support plans.

Skills

SEN experience

Behaviour management

1:1 support

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Full Time

Blackburn

Start Date: After October Half Term

Full-Time Position

Competitive Rates of Pay

Teaching Personnel are currently working with a welcoming primary school in Blackburn that is looking to appoint a dedicated and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to support children in EYFS with additional needs and challenging behaviour on a full-time basis.

This rewarding role is ideal for individuals who have experience working with children with special educational needs, challenging behaviour, or a background as a Child Support Worker, Care Worker, Residential Support Worker, or Teaching Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children in EYFS with a range of additional needs
• Providing 1:1 and small group support
• Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour using positive behaviour strategies
• Helping pupils to access learning and reach their full potential
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement support plans

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience supporting children with SEN and/or challenging behaviour
• Child Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Care Worker, or Teaching Assistant experience considered
• Patient, resilient, and nurturing approach
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• Passionate about making a difference in children's lives

What We Can Offer

• Competitive weekly pay
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Access to CPD and training opportunities
• Opportunity to secure a long-term or permanent role
• Experience working within a supportive school environment

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting vulnerable children and helping them thrive both academically and socially.

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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