SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Burnley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Burnley is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with special educational needs. This role involves working closely with learners to enhance their social, emotional, and educational development, contributing to a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will possess relevant experience in care or education and demonstrate a compassionate approach. This temporary position may lead to a permanent opportunity, fostering a rewarding career in education.

Benefits

FREE child protection and prevent duty training

Support from Teaching Personnel in training and safeguarding checks

Qualifications

• Experience in education, care, or support work.
• Willingness to be trained in personal care.
• Commitment to helping young people reach their potential.

Responsibilities

• Support students aged 11–16 in their learning and development.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support in the classroom.
• Assist with personal care when required.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Confidence in providing personal care

Job description

Location: Burnley
Hours: 8:50am – 3:30pm (Monday – Friday, Term-Time Only)
Pay: £13.75 per hour

Are you a caring and resilient individual with a passion for supporting young people with special educational needs? Do you have experience in care, support work, or social care and want to make a difference in an education setting?

We are looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive Secondary SEN school in Burnley, working with pupils who have a range of learning difficulties and additional needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students aged 11–16 with their learning, social, and emotional development

• Provide one-to-one and small group support within the classroom

• Assist with personal care when required (training can be provided)

• Work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to implement tailored support plans

We welcome applications from individuals with:

• Experience in education, care, support work, or social care

• A compassionate and patient approach

• Confidence in providing personal care or willingness to be trained

• A commitment to helping every young person reach their potential

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school that values the dedication of its staff and the progress of its pupils. If you're ready to make a real impact and support learners who need you most, we’d 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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