SEND Teaching Assistant

Talent Recruitment Group; Burnley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant for a welcoming school in Burnley. The role involves supporting pupils with autism and communication difficulties, fostering independence and positive learning habits. Experience with special educational needs in education is essential. Opportunities include temp-to-perm roles and ongoing training to make a real impact in the lives of children. The position is in-person and aims to create an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Supportive staff

Ongoing training

Temp-to-perm options

Impactful role in education

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special educational needs in a school setting.
• Strong understanding of autism, communication needs and behavior support.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Support children on a 1:1 basis and in small group interventions.
• Assist pupils with speech, language, and communication difficulties.
• Encourage pupils to build confidence and independence.

Skills

Experience working with SEN pupils

Understanding of autism

Communication needs support

Patience and empathy

Calm approach to behavior

Proactive attitude

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant allein Burnley

Autism, Speech & Language Needs, SEMH | Temp & Temp-to-Perm Roles

A welcoming SEND school in Burnley is looking for an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join their support team. This role is ideal for someone who has previously worked with children with special educational needs in a school setting and is confident supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.

About the Role

You will play a key part in helping pupils access learning by:

• Supporting children on a 1:1 basis as well as in small group interventions
• Using tailored strategies to assist pupils with speech, language and communication difficulties, including non 写‐verbal learners
• Supporting children with autism, sensory needs, and social/communication challenges
• Managing and responding to challenging behaviour, including SEMH‑related needs
• Working closely with class teachers and SENCOs to adapt activities and create an inclusive, supportive learning environment
• Encouraging pupils to build confidence, independence and positive learning habits

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working with SEN pupils in a school environment (essential)
• Strong understanding of autism, communication needs and behaviour support
• Patience, empathy and the ability to build trusting relationships
• A calm, consistent approach to behaviour and emotional regulation
• A proactive attitude and genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs

What’s Available

• Temp‑to‑perm options for the right candidate
• Short and long‑term temporary roles also available
• Supportive staff, ongoing training and a chance to make a real impact in a primary setting
• A rewarding opportunity to help children thrive both academically and emotionally

Application question(s)

• Do youനിയ working with SEN/SEMH students?
• Do you hold an enhanced DBS on the update service or are you willing to obtain one?

Work Location: In person