Teaching Assistant - TA2

Veritas Education Recruitment; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education is assisting a Blackburn primary school in recruiting a Level 2 SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH and ASD. The role starts September 2026, paying £14.50 per hour, and will be based on site at a friendly school with a strong SEND team.

You will work closely with the SENCO and class teacher to implement targeted interventions, manage behaviour calmly, and help KS1/KS2 pupils progress and develop positive routines.

Qualifications

• Confident, proactive behaviour management.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH and ASD.
• Ability to run focused interventions (e.g., phonics, reading, social skills).
• Proven impact with reductions in incidents and measurable interventions.

Responsibilities

• Support behaviour regulation using calm, consistent strategies.
• Lead small group interventions to boost confidence and progress.
• Adapt tasks to individual needs in KS1/KS2.
• Provide structure and reassurance to promote positive routines.
• Work with the SENCO and class teacher to improve outcomes.

Skills

Behaviour management

SEMH & ASD experience

Interventions delivery

Job description

Level 2 SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary (Blackburn)

Start: September 2026 Pay: £14.50 per hour

If you're motivated by making a visible difference for children who need stability, encouragement and the right support at the right time, this role will suit you perfectly.

What you'll be doing

You'll join a supportive Blackburn primary school, working closely with their strong SEND team to help pupils with SEMH and ASD needs thrive.

Your day will include:

• Supporting behaviour regulation using consistent, calm strategies
• Leading small group interventions to boost confidence and progress
• Adapting tasks to individual needs in KS1/KS2
• Providing structure and reassurance to promote positive routines
• Working alongside the SENCO and class teacher to improve outcomes

What you bring

• Confident, proactive behaviour management
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH and ASD
• Ability to run focused interventions (e.g., phonics, reading, social skills)
• Proven experience making a real impact, such as:
• Reduced behaviour incidents
• Delivering targeted, measurable interventions

Why this school?

• Supportive SLT who value their support staff
• Established SEND provision with clear systems
• Welcoming team and strong community feel
• A setting where your work genuinely shapes pupil progress and wellbeing

Safeguarding & Application Requirements

• All applicants will undergo an Enhanced DBS Check, reference checks, and-if relevant-overseas police clearances in line with safeguarding policies.
• Employment history for the past 10 years should be provided, including explanations for any gaps.
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and be available for a registration interview.

About Us

Veritas Education works with schools across Lancashire to provide teaching and support staff placements. We are committed to enhancing students' education by placing skilled and passionate professionals where they are most needed.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community'