SEN KS2 Teaching Assistant

Location: Blackburn & Darwen
Start Date:
23rd February
Contract: Full‑time | Long‑term
Experience Needed: Minimum 1 year KS2 experience (SEN experience desirable)

Are you a patient, dedicated, and experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting pupils with additional needs?
We are supporting a welcoming primary school in Blackburn & Darwen seeking a confident SEN KS2 TA to provide targeted support across Years 4–6.

• Providing 1:1 and small‑group SEN support across Years 4, 5 and 6
• Supporting pupils with needs such as Autism, ADHD, SEMH and learning delays
• Adapting lesson materials to suit individual learning styles
• Delivering targeted interventions in reading, writing, maths and SPaG
• Assisting Year 6 students with SATs preparation
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Working collaboratively with the SENCO and class teachers to deliver support plans

• 12+ months of KS2 experience
  , ideally in Years 4–6
• Experience supporting SEN pupils (school‑based or personal)
• Confident, calm and nurturing approach
• Strong behaviour‑management skills
• Able to build strong relationships with pupils
• Proactive, reliable and committed to supporting pupil progress

• Competitive weekly pay through Teaching Personnel
• Access to free SEN‑specific CPD training
• Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant
• Opportunities for long‑term and permanent placements in the local area

If you’re a caring, skilled and motivated SEN KS2 TA ready to make a difference in Blackburn & Darwen, apply today or contact Morgan at Teaching Personnel for more information.

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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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