SEN high needs Teaching Assistant
Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant - Full Time
Blackburn
Start Date: After October Half Term
Full-Time Position
Competitive Rates of Pay
Teaching Personnel are currently working with a welcoming primary school in Blackburn that is looking to appoint a dedicated and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to support children in EYFS with additional needs and challenging behaviour on a full-time basis.
This rewarding role is ideal for individuals who have experience working with children with special educational needs, challenging behaviour, or a background as a Child Support Worker, Care Worker, Residential Support Worker, or Teaching Assistant.
About the Role:
- Supporting children in EYFS with a range of additional needs
- Providing 1:1 and small group support
- Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour using positive behaviour strategies
- Helping pupils to access learning and reach their full potential
- Building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
- Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement support plans
The Ideal Candidate:
Previous experience supporting children with SEN and/or challenging behaviour
Child Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Care Worker, or Teaching Assistant experience considered
Patient, resilient, and nurturing approach
Strong communication and behaviour management skills
Passionate about making a difference in children's lives
What We Can Offer:
- Competitive weekly pay
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
- Access to CPD and training opportunities
- Opportunity to secure a long-term or permanent role
- Experience working within a supportive school environment
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting vulnerable children and helping them thrive both academically and socially.
To apply, please send your CV to jade.brown@teachingpersonnel.com
For more information, contact Jade Brown on 07792 498113.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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