SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

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

Are you passionate about helping children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) achieve their full potential?

Are you looking to gain invaluable experience within a specialist setting before progressing into Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, or SEN Teaching?

A welcoming specialist SEN school in Blackburn is looking to appoint a caring and motivated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team from September. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a highly supportive school that is committed to delivering personalised education and outstanding outcomes for every pupil.

The Role - SEN Teaching Assistant

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

Working alongside experienced teachers and specialist support staff, you will deliver 1:1 support, small-group interventions, and in-class assistance, helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and develop confidence both academically and socially.

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 and experienced leadership team
Outstanding preparation for careers in psychology, therapy, healthcare, education, or social work Ideal Candidate - SEN Teaching Assistant

Experience supporting children or young people desirable
Background in SEN, care, support work, youth work, coaching, or mentoring advantageous
Psychology graduates and graduates from related disciplines encouraged to apply
Patient, resilient, and adaptable
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Genuine passion for inclusive education and supporting pupils with additional needs

This SEN Teaching Assistant role in Blackburn offers an outstanding opportunity to gain specialist experience within a forward-thinking SEN school while developing the skills and knowledge required for a long-term career supporting children with additional needs.

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

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