SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant 

Location: Darwen.
Salary: Competitive, based on experience.
Contract: Full-time, temporary.

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you want to work in a role where your impact can transform lives? Join our incredible team and make a difference today!

About us:

The school is a specialist school providing tailored education for students with SEN. The school is committed to creating a nurturing, inclusive, and supportive environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The school recruits dedicated staff works collaboratively to meet the unique needs of its students, helping them overcome challenges and reach their full potential.

The role:

As a Teaching Assistant in an SEN school, you’ll work closely with teachers, specialists, and other support staff to provide personalised support to students. This will include assisting with academic work, helping students develop key life skills, and managing social and emotional challenges. You’ll play a crucial role in ensuring our students feel understood, valued, and supported.

Key duties:

• Support students with SEMH and SEN in both one-on-one and small group settings.
• Assist with the delivery of educational health plans.
• Foster a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Help students develop social skills, build self-esteem, and manage emotions.
• Provide classroom support, including helping with lesson planning and resource preparation.
• Assist in managing challenging behaviors calmly and effectively, using de-escalation techniques.
• Collaborate with teachers and external professionals (therapists, social workers) to ensure holistic student support.

About you:

• Experience working with children with SEMH, SEN, or similar needs (desirable but not essential).
• Patience, empathy, and a calm approach to supporting children facing emotional and behavioral difficulties.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to adapt and respond to challenging situations with resilience.
• A genuine passion for helping young people achieve success both inside and outside the classroom.

Why apply?

• Be part of a supportive and forward-thinking school community.
• Access to ongoing professional development and training.
• The opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of children and young people.
• A challenging yet rewarding role in a dynamic educational environment.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Send a copy of your up to date CV to; katie.wilson@teachingpersonnel.com

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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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