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Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant

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Teaching Personnel

£15.50 - 16.00 per hour

Blackburn

Temporary | Full Time

28/09/2026

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 Location: Blackburn
 Hours: Full Time
 Start Date: After October Half Term
 Competitive Daily Rate

Are you a compassionate and experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs?

We are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Blackburn, working full time within a specialist SEN classroom. This rewarding role involves supporting children with high additional needs, helping them access learning, develop key life skills, and achieve their full potential in a nurturing environment.

  • Supporting pupils with a range of complex SEN needs.
  • Working closely with the class teacher and SEN team.
  • Providing 1:1 and small group support.
  • Assisting with communication, emotional regulation, and personal development.
  • Implementing individual learning and behaviour support plans.
  • Creating a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment.
  • Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
  • Previous experience supporting children with SEN and additional needs.
  • A patient, caring, and resilient approach.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Experience working within an SEN setting is highly desirable.
  • Full-time, long-term opportunity.
  • Supportive school and experienced SEN team.
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.
  • Competitive rates of pay.
  • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

If you are passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and are looking for your next rewarding role in Blackburn, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to join a dedicated team and help pupils thrive both academically and personally. 

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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