SEN Teaching Assistant

Veritas Education Recruitment; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

SEN-specific training

Supportive school environment

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment is seeking a committed SEN Teaching Assistant for a Blackburn school to provide 1:1 and small group support across early years to secondary pupils with diverse needs. You will work closely with teachers, SENCOs and therapists to implement EHCP targets, promote inclusion, monitor progress, and support pupils’ wellbeing and independence in a caring, structured environment.

The role is full-time and term-time only, offering professional development and a welcoming

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN in school.
• Qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning (Level 2 or 3) desired.
• Understanding of SEN including autism, ADHD and SEMH.
• Calm, patient and empathetic approach with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEN needs.
• Differentiate activities and use EHCP targets to support learning.
• Promote inclusive learning environments and positive behaviour.
• Collaborate with class teachers, SENCOs and therapists.
• Support pupils' emotional regulation and social development.
• Observe and report progress, contributing to reviews.
• Assist with personal care and mobility when required.

Skills

1:1 support

SEN experience

Team collaboration

Education

Level 2 or 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (1:1 and Small Group Support) - Full-Time

Location: Blackburn, Lancashire

Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only

Job Description

We are seeking a committed, caring, and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Blackburn, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs across early years, primary, and secondary age groups. This role involves providing tailored 1:1 and small group support to help pupils access learning, develop independence, and achieve their individual potential.

The successful candidate will have previous experience working with children or young people with special educational needs and a genuine passion for inclusive education.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide SEN support: Deliver 1:1 and small group support to pupils with a variety of needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, and communication difficulties, adapting support to suit different age groups and abilities.
• Support learning and development: Assist pupils in accessing the curriculum through differentiated activities, sensory strategies, and tailored interventions in line with their Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Promote inclusion and engagement: Foster a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment that encourages positive behaviour, engagement, and confidence.
• Work collaboratively: Liaise closely with class teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and other professionals to implement and review EHCP targets and personalised support strategies.
• Social, emotional, and behavioural support: Support pupils' emotional regulation, communication skills, and social development, using appropriate behaviour and de-escalation strategies where required.
• Monitor and record progress: Observe, record, and report on pupils' progress, behaviour, and development, contributing to reviews and meetings as required.
• Personal care and physical support: Assist with personal care, mobility, or medical needs when necessary, ensuring pupils' dignity, safety, and wellbeing at all times.

Requirements

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN in a school or specialist setting (essential).
• A relevant qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning (Level 2 or 3) or equivalent is desirable.
• Strong understanding of a range of special educational needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, and speech and language needs.
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils of varying ages.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and communicate clearly with staff, pupils, and families.
• Willingness to support pupils with personal care and behavioural needs.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Ongoing professional development and SEN-specific training opportunities.
• A supportive and welcoming specialist school environment.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives and learning outcomes of children and young people with SEN.

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community'