SEN Teaching Assistant in Blackburn

SEN Teaching Assistant - Mainstream Primary School | November 2026 StartSEN Teaching AssistantLocation: Various Mainstream Primary SchoolsStart Date: November 2026Contract: Full-time, term-time only (with both short and long-term opportunities available)Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you an experienced and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in a mainstream primary school?We are recruiting dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to work across a range of welcoming primary schools. These roles offer flexibility to work across different year groups, supporting pupils with a variety of additional needs and helping them to achieve their full potential.

The Role

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with Special Educational Needs.
• Deliver targeted interventions to support pupil's academic, social, and emotional development.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs and promote inclusion.
• Build positive relationships with pupils to encourage confidence and engagement.
• Support teachers in creating an inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
• Help manage challenging behaviour using positive behaviour management strategies.
• De-escalate situations calmly and effectively, ensuring the safety and well being of all pupils.
• Work closely with teachers, the SENDCo, and external professionals to implement support plans and monitor progress.

The Ideal Candidate

• Have previous experience supporting children with SEN within a primary school setting.
• Be confident delivering interventions to individuals and small groups.
• Have experience managing challenging behaviour and using effective de-escalation techniques.
• Be calm, patient, and resilient, with a positive approach to supporting pupils.
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Be passionate about helping every child succeed both academically and personally.

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay, dependent on experience.
• Opportunities to work across a variety of year groups within mainstream primary schools.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
• Flexible short-term, long-term, and potential permanent opportunities.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children with additional needs.

If you're a committed SEN Teaching Assistant with experience delivering interventions and supporting pupils with additional needs and challenging behaviour, we'd love to hear from you.

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