SEN Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs in mainstream primary schools across Blackburn and surrounding areas. Start in November 2026. Roles are full-time, term-time only with short- and long-term opportunities.

The role involves 1:1 and small group support, delivering targeted interventions, adapting activities to meet individual needs, promoting inclusion, and working with teachers and the SENDCo to monitor progress.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN in a primary school setting.
• Ability to deliver interventions to individuals and small groups.
• Experience managing challenging behaviour and using de-escalation techniques.
• Calm, patient, and resilient with a positive approach to supporting pupils.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Passionate about helping every child succeed both academically and personally.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEN.
• Deliver targeted interventions to support academic, social and emotional development.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs and promote inclusion.
• Build positive relationships to encourage confidence and engagement.
• Support teachers in creating an inclusive classroom environment.
• Help manage challenging behaviour using positive strategies.
• De-escalate situations calmly and ensure safety and wellbeing of pupils.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENDCo and external professionals to monitor progress.

Skills

1:1 support

Interventions

Behaviour management

De-escalation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Experience in SEN in primary school

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Mainstream Primary School | November 2026 StartSEN Teaching AssistantLocation: Various Mainstream Primary SchoolsStart Date: November 2026Contract: Full-time, term-time only (with both short and long-term opportunities available)Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you an experienced and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in a mainstream primary school?We are recruiting dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to work across a range of welcoming primary schools. These roles offer flexibility to work across different year groups, supporting pupils with a variety of additional needs and helping them to achieve their full potential.

The Role

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with Special Educational Needs.
• Deliver targeted interventions to support pupil's academic, social, and emotional development.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs and promote inclusion.
• Build positive relationships with pupils to encourage confidence and engagement.
• Support teachers in creating an inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
• Help manage challenging behaviour using positive behaviour management strategies.
• De-escalate situations calmly and effectively, ensuring the safety and well being of all pupils.
• Work closely with teachers, the SENDCo, and external professionals to implement support plans and monitor progress.

The Ideal Candidate

• Have previous experience supporting children with SEN within a primary school setting.
• Be confident delivering interventions to individuals and small groups.
• Have experience managing challenging behaviour and using effective de-escalation techniques.
• Be calm, patient, and resilient, with a positive approach to supporting pupils.
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Be passionate about helping every child succeed both academically and personally.

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay, dependent on experience.
• Opportunities to work across a variety of year groups within mainstream primary schools.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
• Flexible short-term, long-term, and potential permanent opportunities.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children with additional needs.

If you're a committed SEN Teaching Assistant with experience delivering interventions and supporting pupils with additional needs and challenging behaviour, we'd love to hear from you.