SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Specialist SEN School
- Burnley
- Up to 600 per week
- Full-Time
- September Start

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

Are you hoping to gain specialist school experience before pursuing a career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, or SEN Education?

A forward-thinking specialist SEN school in Burnley is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team from September. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced SEN professionals while supporting pupils with a broad range of additional needs in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

The Role - SEN Teaching Assistant

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with a variety of needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), ADHD, Speech & Communication Difficulties, and Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Supporting pupils through 1:1 sessions, small-group interventions, and classroom-based learning, you will help children access education, build confidence, and achieve personalised learning outcomes.

What's on Offer

• Up to 600 per week
• Full-time, long-term SEN Teaching Assistant role
• September start
• Comprehensive SEN training and ongoing CPD
• Supportive leadership and experienced mentoring
• Excellent preparation for careers in psychology, therapy, healthcare, education, or social work

Ideal Candidate - SEN Teaching Assistant

• Experience working with children or young people desirable
• Background in SEN, care, support work, youth work, sports coaching, or mentoring advantageous
• Psychology graduates and graduates from related disciplines encouraged to apply
• Patient, resilient, and adaptable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs

This SEN Teaching Assistant role in Burnley provides an outstanding opportunity to develop specialist skills while making a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of children with SEN.

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

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

SEN Teaching Assistant
- Burnley Specialist SEN School
- Up to 600 per week

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