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SEND Teaching Assistant

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Teaching Personnel

£14.25 - 16.00 per hour

Darwen

Temporary | Full Time

21/07/2026

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Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Darwen
Role Type: Continuous Role (Dependent on Continued Funding Approval)
Pay Rate: £14.25 - £16.00 per hour
Setting: Mainstream Primary School (Working Within a Specialist SEND Classroom)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and caring SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND classroom within a mainstream primary school in Darwen.

This ongoing position offers stability and the chance to work closely with pupils who require additional support to achieve their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.

  • Provide tailored support to pupils with special educational needs.
  • Support teachers in delivering differentiated learning activities.
  • Assist with individual education plans and intervention programmes.
  • Foster positive relationships and encourage pupil confidence.
  • Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
  • Promote an inclusive learning environment for all pupils.
  • Experience working with children with SEND in a school, childcare, or care setting.
  • Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, or other additional needs is desirable.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to remain calm, patient, and supportive in challenging situations.
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
  • £14.25 - £16.00 per hour.
  • Continuous role with potential long-term stability.
  • Supportive leadership team and SEND provision.
  • Ongoing professional support and guidance.
  • Rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Ready to support pupils with SEND in a rewarding educational setting? Apply now for this SEND Teaching Assistant opportunity in Darwen and take the next step in your education career.

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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