SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant 
Location: Burnley
Start Date: September 2025
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Pay: £13.75 – £14.50 per hour (dependent on experience)

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a specialist primary SEN school in Burnley to recruit a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis from September.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting pupils with a range of additional needs including autism, ADHD, and communication difficulties. The school offers a nurturing and structured environment where staff work closely to support each child’s individual development and progress.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual learning needs

• Assist the class teacher in delivering adapted learning activities

• Help manage behaviour using positive behaviour support strategies

• Encourage engagement, independence, and confidence in pupils

• Support with personal care where required (training provided if needed)

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working in an SEN setting or with pupils with additional needs

• Demonstrate patience, empathy, and resilience

• Be confident in managing behaviour positively and consistently

• Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team

• Hold relevant qualifications or training (e.g. CACHE Level 2/3, Team Teach desirable)

This role is ideal for experienced SEN support staff or those looking to develop their skills further in a supportive, specialist environment.

To apply or for more information, please contact Teaching Personnel today. Early applications are strongly encouraged ahead of a September 2025 start.

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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.
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