SEND Teaching Assistant

Job Advertisement: Special Educational Needs (SEND) Teaching Assistant
Location: Burnley, BB10
Position Type: Full-Time, term-time only
Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? Our inclusive and nurturing primary school in Burnley is seeking a dedicated Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant to provide one-to-one support for children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).

About Us

We are a supportive and forward-thinking primary school dedicated to ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive. With a strong focus on inclusivity, we pride ourselves on providing a safe, stimulating, and supportive environment where every child’s unique potential is celebrated.

The Role

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide one-to-one support for children with ASC, tailored to their individual needs.
• Assist in implementing individual education plans (IEPs) and strategies to promote learning and development.
• Foster a positive, structured, and supportive environment for the child.
• Support the child’s social, emotional, and academic progress both in the classroom and during activities.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and parents to ensure the child’s needs are met.
• Adapt resources and teaching approaches to help the child access the curriculum.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about supporting children with SEN and helping them achieve their full potential.
• Patient, understanding, and empathetic, with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Skilled in supporting children with ASC, understanding their unique challenges and strengths.
• A strong communicator, able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
• Proactive, flexible, and able to adapt to different situations.

Essential Requirements:

• Experience supporting children with ASC or other special educational needs, ideally in a school setting.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above).
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Knowledge of autism-specific strategies and interventions (e.g., TEACCH, PECS, sensory integration techniques).

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a child’s life.

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.
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