SEN Teaching Assistant in Blackburn, Lancashire

SEN Teaching Assistant

Specialist SEN School - Blackburn - Up to £600 per week - Full-Time

Are you a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity supporting children with Special Educational Needs?

Do you have the resilience, empathy, and confidence to help pupils overcome learning and behavioural challenges?

Perhaps you have experience in care, mentoring, or support work and are looking to develop your career as an SEN Teaching Assistant?

A specialist SEN school in Blackburn is recruiting an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with needs including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties. This SEN Teaching Assistant role offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialist experience while preparing for careers in SEN Education, Psychology, Therapy, or Social Work.

The Role - SEN Teaching Assistant

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work with pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, delivering 1:1 support, small-group interventions, and classroom assistance to help children engage successfully with education.

The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will collaborate with teachers and specialist professionals, following pupils' EHCPs to understand individual needs and implement personalised learning strategies.

An important part of the SEN Teaching Assistant role involves supporting emotional regulation, communication, social development, and positive behaviour. You will help pupils build confidence and independence while providing the consistency and encouragement they need to succeed.

What's on Offer

• Up to £600 per week
• Full-time, long-term SEN Teaching Assistant position
• Immediate start available
• Specialist SEN and behaviour management training
• Experienced and supportive school team

Ideal Candidate - SEN Teaching Assistant

• Previous SEN Teaching Assistant experience highly desirable
• Experience in SEN, care, youth work, mentoring, or support work welcomed
• Psychology graduates and related degree holders encouraged to apply
• Patient, compassionate, resilient, and adaptable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs

This SEN Teaching Assistant role in Blackburn offers an excellent opportunity to develop valuable specialist skills while making a meaningful difference to children's learning, confidence, and independence.

Click 'Apply Now' to register your interest in this exciting SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity today!

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. All successful candidates will be required to complete safeguarding and vetting checks in line with statutory guidance.

SEN Teaching Assistant - Blackburn Specialist SEN School - Up to £600 per week

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