This vacancy has now expired. Please see similar roles below...

SEND Teaching Assistant - Blackburn

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Blackburn
Length of Role: Autumn Term (with a view to continuing based on funding)
Pay Rate: £14.25 - £16.00 per hour
Type of Setting: Mainstream Primary School

SEND Teaching Assistant Job - Blackburn Primary School

Are you an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in a primary school setting? We are recruiting a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join a mainstream primary school in Blackburn, supporting pupils within the school's resource provision.

This rewarding role involves working closely with children who have a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), helping them access learning, develop independence, and achieve their individual goals.

Key Responsibilities

Provide tailored support to pupils with SEND within the resource provision.
Assist with the delivery of individual education plans (IEPs) and targeted interventions.
Work on a one-to-one basis and with small groups of pupils.
Support pupils' academic, social, and emotional development.
Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in learning.
Collaborate closely with teachers, SENDCOs, and support staff.
Help create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.

Requirements

Previous experience working as a SEND Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or similar.
Experience supporting children with additional learning needs.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Patient, caring, and adaptable approach.
Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities within education.
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate of £14.25 - £16.00.
Opportunity to gain valuable SEND experience within a mainstream primary school.
Supportive leadership and SEND team.
Ongoing professional development opportunities.
Potential for the role to continue beyond the Autumn Term, subject to funding.

Apply Today

If you are a passionate SEND Teaching Assistant seeking a rewarding role in Blackburn, apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

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.

List #1

Similar jobs

ASD Teaching Assistant

Salary

£14.25 - 15.50 per hour

Location free text

Blackburn

Job Type

Full Time

Salary

£10 - £19 per hour

Sector

Teaching Assistant

Location

Blackburn

Description

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant (ASD) - Full Time Blackburn | January StartAre you a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children with additional needs? A welcoming

Reference

ASD T.A

Expiry Date

DD01YY

Author

Lancashire East Primary

Author

Lancashire East Primary

More Info Shortlist

Teaching Assistant

Salary

£14.25 - 16.00 per hour

Location free text

Blackburn

Job Type

Full Time

Salary

£10 - £19 per hour

Sector

Teaching Assistant

Location

Blackburn

Description

Teaching Assistant - Blackburn Location: Blackburn Job Title: Teaching Assistant Contract Length: 12 Months (with the possibility of a permanent role from September 2027) Pay Rate: £14.25 - £16.00

Reference

BLATEA221026

Expiry Date

DD01YY

Author

Lancashire Central Primary

Author

Lancashire Central Primary

More Info Shortlist

Year 3 & Intervention Support)

Salary

£14.25 - 15.50 per hour

Location free text

Blackburn

Job Type

Full Time

Salary

£10 - £19 per hour

Sector

Teaching Assistant

Location

Blackburn

Description

KS2 Teaching Assistant (Year 3 & Intervention Support) - Blackburn Full-Time | Immediate Start / ASAP | Primary School in BlackburnAre you a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for

Reference

Year 3 T.A

Expiry Date

DD01YY

Author

Lancashire East Primary

Author

Lancashire East Primary

More Info Shortlist

Early Years Teaching Assistant

Salary

£14.25 - 16.00 per hour

Location free text

Blackburn

Job Type

Full Time

Salary

£10 - £19 per hour

Sector

Teaching Assistant

Location

Blackburn

Description

Location: Blackburn Job Title: Early Years Teaching Assistant Contract Length: 2026/2027 Academic Year Pay Rate: £14.25 - £16.00 per hour Setting: Nursery SettingEarly Years Teaching Assistant Requi

Reference

BLAEYFS191026

Expiry Date

DD01YY

Author

Lancashire Central Primary

Author

Lancashire Central Primary

More Info Shortlist

SEND Teaching Assistant

Salary

£14.25 - 16.00 per hour

Location free text

Blackburn

Job Type

Full Time

Salary

£10 - £19 per hour

Sector

Teaching Assistant

Location

Blackburn

Description

Location: Blackburn Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant Contract Length: Academic Year 2026/2027 Pay Rate: £14.25 - £16.00 per hour Setting: Mainstream Primary SchoolSEND Teaching Assistant Required

Reference

BLASEND191026

Expiry Date

DD01YY

Author

Lancashire Central Primary

Author

Lancashire Central Primary

More Info Shortlist

Teaching Assistant

Salary

£14.25 - 16.00 per hour

Location free text

Blackburn

Job Type

Full Time

Salary

£10 - £19 per hour

Sector

Teaching Assistant

Location

Blackburn

Description

Teaching Assistant - Blackburn Job Title: Teaching Assistant Location: Blackburn Length of Role: 12 Months Pay Rate: £14.25 - £16.00 per hour Setting: Mainstream Primary SchoolTeaching Assistant Op

Reference

BLATEA161026

Expiry Date

DD01YY

Author

Lancashire Central Primary

Author

Lancashire Central Primary

More Info Shortlist

Level 3 EYFS T.A

Salary

£14.25 - 15.50 per hour

Location free text

Blackburn

Job Type

Full Time

Salary

£10 - £19 per hour

Sector

Teaching Assistant

Location

Blackburn

Description

Level 3 EYFS Intervention Teaching Assistant Blackburn Full-Time Immediate Start / January 2027 Competitive Daily RateAre you a passionate and experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant with a strong u

Reference

Level 3 EYFS T.A

Expiry Date

DD01YY

Author

Lancashire East Primary

Author

Lancashire East Primary

More Info Shortlist

School Support Assistant

Salary

£14.25 - 15.50 per hour

Location free text

Blackburn

Job Type

Full Time

Salary

£10 - £19 per hour

Sector

Teaching Assistant

Location

Blackburn

Description

School Support Assistant Blackburn Full Time Immediate Start / January Start Available Competitive Daily RateAre you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in children's

Reference

School support

Expiry Date

DD01YY

Author

Lancashire East Primary

Author

Lancashire East Primary

More Info Shortlist

EAL Support Assistant

Salary

£14.25 - 15.50 per hour

Location free text

Blackburn

Job Type

Full Time

Salary

£10 - £19 per hour

Sector

Teaching Assistant

Location

Blackburn

Description

EAL Support Assistant - Primary School, Blackburn EAL Support Assistant Blackburn Full Time January 2027 StartA welcoming and inclusive primary school in Blackburn is seeking a dedicated and enthu

Reference

EAL Support Assistan

Expiry Date

DD01YY

Author

Lancashire East Primary

Author

Lancashire East Primary

More Info Shortlist

Family Support Worker

Salary

£14.25 - 15.50 per hour

Location free text

Blackburn

Job Type

Full Time

Salary

£10 - £19 per hour

Sector

Teaching Assistant

Location

Blackburn

Description

Family Support Worker - Primary Schools Across Blackburn Family Support Worker Blackburn Full-Time | Monday to Friday Competitive Rate of PayAre you passionate about supporting children and familie

Reference

Family Support work

Expiry Date

DD01YY

Author

Lancashire East Primary

Author

Lancashire East Primary

More Info Shortlist

List #1

Practical Behaviour Management Tips for Teaching Assistants

Teaser

Tips & Advice

Content Type

TP-Posts

Publish date

DD07YY

Summary

Teaser

Being a Teaching Assistant (TA) is a rewarding and challenging role that requires a diverse skill set. One of the responsibilities of a TA is supporting the teacher in managing classroom behaviour effectively. As a TA, you play a crucial role in creating a positive and conducive learning environment.

National Teaching Assistants Day - nominate your classroom champion 

Teaser

Education News

Content Type

TP-Posts

Publish date

DD06YY

Summary

There are around 295,000 teaching assistants (TAs) working in schools across England and Wales. Today, teaching assistants play a crucial role in supporting students and teachers. In 2022, TAs account

Teaser

Daily, TAs dedicate themselves to supporting teachers and enriching education through collaboration and guidance. To mark the great work that teaching assistants do in schools, National Teaching Assistants Day takes place on September 29th 2023. 

How To Write an Eye-Catching Teaching Assistant CV

Teaser

Tips & Advice

Content Type

TP-Posts

Publish date

DD06YY

Summary

A CV is typically your first line of communication with a potential employer. Nothing is more important than a first impression, so the quality of your CV can make the difference between a rejecti

Teaser

If you're a teaching assistant looking for a job, follow these 5 steps for a CV that wows employers and gets you interviews.

Alex Schulte

How To Become a Teaching Assistant with No Experience: Your Practical Guide

Teaser

Tips & Advice

Content Type

TP-Posts

Publish date

DD12YY

Summary

There are few roles in education more important than that of a classroom teaching assistant. During the winter lockdowns of 2020/21, research found that teaching assistants played a heroic role in

Teaser

Our comprehensive lowdown has everything you need to know about becoming a teaching assistant without any previous qualifications or experience

Alex Schulte

Teaching Assistants

How were Teaching Assistants the hidden heroes of lockdown?

Teaser

Education News

Content Type

TP-Posts

Publish date

DD08YY

Summary

The School Workforce Census reported that in 2019 there were 256,167 full-time equivalent teaching assistants (TAs) in England – an increase of over 1,000 in a year. Over the years more candidates hav

Teaser

The School Workforce Census reported that in 2019 there were 256,167 full-time equivalent teaching assistants (TAs) in England – an increase of over 1,000 in a year.

Alex Schulte

Supply teaching from September: What can we expect?

Teaser

Education News

Content Type

TP-Posts

Publish date

DD08YY

Summary

Despite several months of uncertainty, the education system is poised to return to a new normal where supply teachers and teaching assistants are being welcomed back to the classroom. The government i

Teaser

Despite several months of uncertainty, the education system is poised to return to a new normal where supply teachers and teaching assistants are being welcomed back to the classroom.

Alex Schulte

SEND Teaching Assistant

Job description

This vacancy has now expired. Please see similar roles below...

SEND Teaching Assistant - Blackburn

SEND Teaching Assistant Job - Blackburn Primary School

Key Responsibilities

Requirements

Benefits

Apply Today

Register with usfor a choice of classroom roles

Register with us
for a choice of classroom roles