Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Burnley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Burnley seeks a dedicated and calm Teaching Assistant to work with children with SEN in EYFS. This full-time position requires experience in behavior management and supporting children with conditions like ADHD and autism. The role starts in April and runs through the summer term, with competitive pay rates based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN in EYFS.
• Professional references covering the last two full years.
• Right to Work in the UK and Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Support children with additional needs in EYFS.
• Provide effective interventions for engagement and progress.
• Carry out general Teaching Assistant duties in class.

Skills

Knowledge of the curriculum

Behaviour management

Building relationships

Education

Relevant qualification such as degree or TA qualification, Level 2 or Level 3

Job description

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant who has supported children with SEN on a 1:1 basis? I am working with an excellent primary school in Burnley that requires a patient, calm Teaching Assistant to support children with additional needs in EYFS. The children are based full-time in their mainstream classrooms, but require help to engage and progress with their learning activities.

The Teaching Assistant needs to be able to provide effective interventions so you will need good knowledge of the curriculum and how to support children with SEN including ADHD and autism. You must be confident with your behaviour management and be able to build good relationships with children who can be challenging at times. You will be required to carry out general Teaching Assistant duties in class as well as work with the child you are supporting.

This SEN TA role is to start in April and is required until the end of summer term and potentially continuing into the new academic year. This role is full-time and has a daily pay rate of £90 to £100 depending on experience.

• Right to Work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS
• Relevant qualification such as degree or TA qualification, Level 2 or Level 3
• Professional references covering the last two full years
• Teaching Assistant experience supporting children with SEN in EYFS

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Created on 22/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom