SEND Teaching Assistant - Secondary, Burnley (Full-Time)

Rotherwood Education; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Friendly and experienced education.re

Ongoing support throughout your placem

Potential for longer-term opportu

Streamlined registration process

Job summary

Rotherwood Education is recruiting two dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to work full-time in a supportive secondary school in the Burnley area. These long-term positions start ASAP with potential extension.

You will provide one-to-one and small-group support, adapt activities, and work with the SENCO and teachers to help pupils access learning and build confidence. We value candidates with SEND experience, a calm, patient approach, and a commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing;

Qualifications

• Must have strong experience as a Teaching Assistant or SEND Teaching Assistant.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND in secondary settings.
• Ability to provide one-to-one and small-group support.
• Patient, calm, resilient and consistent.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Committed to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• Provide details of the last 2 references covering the last 5 years' work history.
• Possess a current DBS or be willing to apply for one.
• Be willing to complete a face-to-face registration and required safeguarding checks.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils within lessons and adapt activities to meet individual needs.
• Provide targeted one-to-one and small-group support.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement.
• Collaborate with teachers, the SENCO and wider school staff to ensure pupils receive consistent and appropriate support.

Skills

Teaching Assistant

SEND experience

One-to-one support

Small-group support

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Safeguarding

Job description

Rotherwood Education is recruiting two dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to work full-time in a supportive secondary school in the Burnley area. These long-term positions start ASAP with potential extension.

You will provide one-to-one and small-group support, adapt activities, and work with the SENCO and teachers to help pupils access learning and build confidence. We value candidates with SEND experience, a calm, patient approach, and a commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing;