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Teaching Personnel

£14.25 - 16.00 per hour

Blackburn

Temporary | Full Time

16/09/2026

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Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Blackburn
Duration: Autumn Term (likely to be extended dependent upon funding)
Pay Rate: £14.25 -£16.00 per hour
Setting: Mainstream Primary School

Are you a caring, patient and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Blackburn? We are seeking an enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive mainstream primary school, providing tailored support to a pupil with additional needs.

This rewarding role will involve working closely with teaching staff to help promote engagement, learning and emotional wellbeing within the classroom environment.

  • Provide dedicated 1:1 classroom support for a pupil with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
  • Assist with the delivery of learning activities and interventions
  • Support the pupil's social, emotional and academic development
  • Encourage independence and positive behaviour strategies
  • Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and other school staff
  • Monitor progress and provide feedback where appropriate
  • Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment
  • Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, SEND Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Classroom Support Assistant
  • Experience supporting children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) is desirable
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Patient, nurturing and adaptable approach
  • Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
  • An enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
  • Competitive pay rate of £14.25 - £16.00 per hour
  • Opportunity to work within a supportive mainstream primary school
  • Valuable SEND experience
  • Dedicated support from our education recruitment team
  • Potential for extension beyond the Autumn Term, subject to funding

If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and would like to make a real difference in a pupil's educational journey, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this SEND Teaching Assistant role in Blackburn.

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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