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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