SEND Teaching Assistant

Sense Education; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Sense Education is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant for a school in Blackburn to support children with complex needs and remove barriers to learning.

You will work closely with pupils 1:1 or in small groups, provide emotional support, and collaborate with teachers and SEN staff to help every child feel safe, understood and capable.

Safeguarding is integral; an Enhanced DBS disclosure is required. The position is term-time only with weekly pay and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Genuine passion for supporting young people to thrive.
• Ability to stay calm, kind and flexible in different situations.
• Team-focused approach and strong communication skills.
• Empathy, dedication and desire to help children grow.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND in the classroom, in small groups or on a 1:1 basis.
• Helping learners access learning in a personalised way.
• Providing emotional and behavioural support when needed.
• Working closely with teachers, SEN staff and other professionals.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive relationships.

Skills

SEND experience

Passion for helping

Calm under pressure

Team player

Empathy

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant

We are looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant to join a school in Blackburn, who has a true desire to help young people and children with complex needs and to remove the barriers in which they may face.

This role is about more than supporting learning. It’s about building relationships, noticing the small wins and helping children and young people feel safe, understood and capable. You’ll work closely with students who have a range of SEND needs, offering calm support throughout the school day and adapting to everyone’s way of learning.

The role involves:

• Supporting pupils with SEND in the classroom, in small groups or on a 1:1 basis
• Helping young people access learning in a way that works for them
• Providing emotional and behavioural support when needed
• Working closely with teachers, SEN staff and other professionals
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive relationships

We are seeking someone with:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND
• A genuine passion for supporting young people to thrive
• The ability to stay calm, kind and flexible in different situations
• A team-focused approach and great communication skills
• Empathy, dedication and desire to help the children of tomorrow grow

Working Hours

Monday – Friday

8.30am – 3.30pm

Term – time only

In return, we offer a supportive environment where your work is valued and your input matters. You’ll be part of a team that understands the impact a caring adult can have on a young person’s life.

If you believe every child deserves patience, encouragement and someone who believes in them, we would love to hear from you.

Safeguarding children is an integral part of what we do and we have a stringent safer recruitment process. We undertake checks on all the candidates we work with. As such we require a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working in Schools. If you do not have a subscription to the DBS Update Service, you may be required to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process. If you take a temporary role with Sense Education you will be paid on a weekly basis. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position but long term. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available.