SEN Teaching Assistants Needed | Primary Schools

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Accrington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to support mainstream primary schools in Burnley, Accrington, Great Harwood and Clitheroe.

Roles include 1:1 support for EHCP pupils and working with children with ASD, ADHD, SEMH and other learning needs. Substantial opportunities exist across the region, with roles varying between 1:1 and small-group support, in SEN units or specialist classrooms attached to mainstream schools.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN
• Patient, resilient and caring, able to build positive relationships with pupils
• Able to work 1:1 or in small groups
• Experience in education, SEND, care, support work or related setting

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with an EHCP
• Support children with ASD, ADHD, SEMH and other additional needs
• Work within SEN units or specialist classrooms attached to mainstream primary schools
• Help pupils access learning through adapted activities and interventions
• Support communication, social interaction, emotional regulation and independence
• Collaborate with class teacher, SENCO and wider school team
• Create a positive, consistent and nurturing learning environment

Job description

Burnley | Accrington | Great Harwood | Clitheroe

Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities

Mainstream Primary Schools | 1:1 Support | SEN Provision

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and helping them reach their full potential?

We are currently recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to work across mainstream primary schools in Burnley, Accrington, Great Harwood and Clitheroe.

With schools receiving additional support and funding for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), we are seeing an increased demand for dedicated staff who can provide tailored support to children with a range of additional needs.

Depending on your experience and preferences, opportunities may include:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with an EHCP
• Supporting children with ASD, ADHD, SEMH and additional learning needs
• Working within purpose-built SEN units or specialist classrooms attached to mainstream primary schools
• Helping pupils access learning through adapted activities and interventions
• Supporting communication, social interaction, emotional regulation and independence
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school team
• Creating a positive, consistent and nurturing learning environment

• Have experience supporting children or young people with additional needs
• Are patient, resilient and passionate about making a difference
• Can build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Are confident working on a 1:1 basis or within small groups
• Have experience within education, SEND, care, support work or another transferable setting

Previous school-based experience is beneficial, but transferable SEN, care or support experience will also be considered.

We have opportunities available across:

Burnley | Accrington | Great Harwood | Clitheroe

Whether you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next role or have relevant experience and want to take your first step into supporting children within primary education.

If you're passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs and want a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to a child's school experience.

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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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