SEND Teaching Assistant – Darwen

Location: Darwen

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant

Length of Role: Temp to Perm

Pay Rate: £14.30 – £16.00 per hour

A friendly and inclusive primary school in Darwen is looking to appoint a committed SEND Teaching Assistant to join their specialist provision on a temp‑to‑perm basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs in a nurturing mainstream setting.

The school’s SEND class provides structured, personalised support for pupils with a variety of needs, including ASC, Speech and Language challenges and SEMH. You will play a key role in helping pupils access learning, build confidence and develop essential social and emotional skills.

Whether your experience comes from schools, youth work, care, residential settings or community support, your understanding of SEND and your ability to build positive relationships will be highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils within the specialist SEND class on a 1:1 and group basis

• Implement tailored learning activities and intervention programmes

• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing

• Encourage communication, independence and engagement

• Work closely with the class teacher and SEND team

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting individuals with ASC, Speech and Language needs or SEMH

• A calm, empathetic and solution‑focused approach

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team

• A genuine interest in helping children overcome barriers to learning

If you’re looking for a rewarding SEND role in a supportive Darwen primary school, we encourage you to apply now and start your journey toward a permanent position.

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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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