SEN Teaching Assistant in Blackburn

SEN Teaching Assistant in Blackburn

• Location: Blackburn
• Key Stage 2
• October half-term start
• Temporary with a possibility of gaining a permanent contract following a successful period of probation
• Full-time

A primary school, located close by Blackburn town centre, are seeking a teaching assistant with recent experience supporting a Key Stage 2 child with challenging behaviour. The role is to support a pupil with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties on a one-to-one basis following October half-term until the end of the academic year.

The Role…

The successful candidate will be based in a Key Stage 2 class. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Building a positive relationship with the pupil based upon trust and mutual respect
• Recognising when behaviours are triggered and managing situations to stop them from escalating
• Keeping the pupil motivated and focused during learning time in order for them achieve the learning objective for the lesson
• Delivering sessions in order to make progress against the pupil's IEP targets
• Working alongside the SENCo and external professionals to monitor and set new IEP targets

You will be appointed on a full-time basis (8:30 - 3:30, Mon - Fri) on a temporary contract following October half-term until the end of the academic year, with a possibility of gaining a permanent contract following a successful period of probation.

The School…

This SEN Teaching Assistant vacancy is based in a primary located close by Blackburn town centre. The school is an Ofsted graded 'GOOD' school. They have a clear and strong vision, defined by its Christian ethos and commitment to serve the needs of its pupils and their families. Behaviour in the school is good; pupils are polite and well-mannered, and they get on well together, irrespective of race, gender or culture. There is a consistent approach across the school to behaviour management, which helps to promote their confidence and self-esteem.

The Successful Candidate…

To be successful in your application for this role, you must have:

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or above
• Recent experience working alongside pupils in Key Stage 2 with challenging behaviour on a 1:1 basis