Teaching Assistant required in Burnley!

Job description

Are you a Teaching Assistant seeking work in the East Lancashire area?

If so, Teaching Personnel are seeking a Teaching Assistant to work specifically in a Burnley based SEN School. The School caters for pupils with a range of difficulties including Autism, ADHD, Physical Disabilities and PMLD. The School is larger than average for an SEN School. The School caters for KS3/4 pupils and there are some pupils within the FE Department.

The candidate must have experience supporting pupils with SEN and be willing to work with some challenging behaviours. The candidate must also be flexible and adaptable because the role may start on an ad-hoc basis before becoming a long term, full time role.

The role will start after the February half term and candidates must be in a position to accept work either the night before or on the morning as the School want a fairly quick turn around. The candidate must also have a good work ethic and be willing to work with pupils who need a lot of support both academically and physically - personal care will be required!

The successful candidate will benefit from:

* Negotiable pay rates £50.44 - 55 per day

* Long term position available

* Rewarding position supporting pupils with SEN

If this role sounds ideal for you please do not hesitate to contact Kirsten on 01772 842155 or email with your CV and covering letter.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. For Support staff our minimum requirement is GCSE English & Maths (A-C) or equivalent.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.