Sen Teaching Assistants Needed | Primary Schools

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Worston; On-site; GBP 1,378,000 - 2,066,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking SEN Teaching Assistants to work across mainstream primary schools in Burnley, Accrington, Great Harwood and Clitheroe. Roles include 1:1 support and assisting pupils with a range of needs in friendly, supportive environments.

Opportunities are available for both full-time and part-time entry, with inclusive practices and safeguarding at the core of our service.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs.
• Patient, resilient and passionate about making a difference.
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Confident working on a 1:1 basis or within small groups.
• Experience in education, SEND, care, or a transferable setting.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

SEN experience

1:1 support

ASD

ADHD

SEMH

Mainstream primary

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistants Needed | Primary Schools

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.

The Roles

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

⭐ We’d Love to Hear From You If You:

• 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.

Locations

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, we would love to hear from you!

Apply Today

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, apply today to discuss the opportunities available in your local area.

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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