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SEND Teaching Assistant

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Teaching Personnel

£14.25 - 16.00 per hour

Blackburn

Temporary | Full Time

14/08/2026

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Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Darwen
Length of Role: Autumn Term (with a view to continuing based on funding)
Pay Rate: £14.25 - £16.00 per hour
Type of Setting: Mainstream Primary School

A welcoming mainstream primary school in Darwen is seeking an enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils within its specialist resource provision.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them thrive both academically and personally.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

  • Support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
  • Deliver targeted interventions and adapted learning activities.
  • Work closely with class teachers and SEND professionals.
  • Provide one-to-one and small group support.
  • Promote independence, confidence, and positive learning behaviours.
  • Monitor progress and contribute to pupil support strategies.
  • Previous SEND or SEN support experience.
  • Experience within a primary school setting is desirable.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
  • Calm, patient, and proactive attitude.
  • Enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to apply for one.
  • £14.25 - £16.00 per hour.
  • Autumn Term placement with potential continuation.
  • Supportive and collaborative school environment.
  • Valuable experience within a dedicated resource provision.
  • Access to training and development opportunities.

If you're looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant job in Darwen and are committed to supporting pupils with additional needs, submit your application today.

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.
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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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