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Teaching Personnel

£14.25 - 16.00 per hour

Darwen

Temporary | Full Time

16/09/2026

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

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a SEND Teaching Assistant to join a friendly mainstream primary school in Darwen. This role offers the chance to provide meaningful support to a child with additional needs, helping them access learning and achieve their full potential.

Working alongside experienced education professionals, you will deliver consistent and effective support throughout the school day.

  • Deliver 1:1 support to a pupil with SEND
  • Assist the class teacher with differentiated learning activities
  • Promote engagement, confidence and independence
  • Support social interaction and emotional regulation
  • Follow individual support plans and school policies
  • Create a positive and inclusive learning environment
  • Experience working within a school or educational setting
  • Background supporting SEND pupils is highly desirable
  • Understanding of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Flexible, proactive and compassionate approach
  • Enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to obtain one
  • £14.25 per hour
  • Supportive school environment
  • Opportunity to develop SEND and Autism support experience
  • Potential extension beyond the Autumn Term
  • Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate SEND Teaching Assistant looking to make a genuine impact within a primary school setting.

Apply now to secure your SEND Teaching Assistant position in Darwen.

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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