At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with Special Educational Needs in a rewarding teaching assistant role.
- Company: Specialist SEN school in Blackburn with a supportive team.
- Benefits: Earn up to £600 per week with full-time hours and training opportunities.
- Other info: Immediate start available with excellent career growth in SEN education.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your career in education.
- Qualifications: Experience in care, mentoring, or psychology is a plus; passion for helping kids is essential.
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 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 candidate will collaborate with teachers and specialist professionals, following pupils' EHCPs to understand individual needs and implement personalised learning strategies. An important part of the 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 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 role 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 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 in Blackburn employer: Prospero Teaching Cardiff
Prospero Teaching Cardiff is an attractive employer due to its commitment to supporting educators in delivering personalized learning experiences. The company fosters a collaborative work culture that encourages professional growth and creativity in lesson planning. Tutors have the opportunity to make a significant difference in students' educational journeys, particularly for those with complex needs.
