SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant - Blackburn

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Blackburn
Duration: Autumn Term (likely to be extended dependent upon funding)
Pay Rate: £14.25 -£16.00 per hour
Setting: Mainstream Primary School

SEND Teaching Assistant - Autism Support | Blackburn

Are you a caring, patient and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Blackburn? We are seeking an enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive mainstream primary school, providing tailored support to a pupil with additional needs.

This rewarding role will involve working closely with teaching staff to help promote engagement, learning and emotional wellbeing within the classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 classroom support for a pupil with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Assist with the delivery of learning activities and interventions
• Support the pupil's social, emotional and academic development
• Encourage independence and positive behaviour strategies
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and other school staff
• Monitor progress and provide feedback where appropriate
• Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, SEND Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Classroom Support Assistant
• Experience supporting children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) is desirable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient, nurturing and adaptable approach
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rate of £14.25 - £16.00 per hour
• Opportunity to work within a supportive mainstream primary school
• Valuable SEND experience
• Dedicated support from our education recruitment team
• Potential for extension beyond the Autumn Term, subject to funding

If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and would like to make a real difference in a pupil's educational journey, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this SEND Teaching Assistant role in Blackburn.