Teaching Assistant

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and committed Special Needs Teaching Assistant in Blackburn. This role includes working 8.30am – 3.30pm Monday to Friday or part time depending on what days are best for you. There is a degree of flexibility so the successful candidate will be placed where they are most comfortable/ confident i.e. preferred age range.

The pay per day is very competitive starting at £76 – £90 per day depending on experience, based on a 6.5-hour shift. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant and busy school with excellent facilities and a supportive leadership team.

The School caters for the needs of learners aged 5-16 years with moderate learning difficulties, ASD and complex needs.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Supporting students with SEND
• To support a high standard of learning, development and care for children ages 5-16 years.
• To ensure that the school is a safe environment for children, staff and others.
• To develop partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child’s development.
• To support activities which ensure each pupil is working towards their learning goals.
• To be a key person, keeping accurate assessments of children’s learning and progress.
• To liaise closely with parents/carers/social workers informing them about the school and its curriculum, exchanging information about children’s progress and encouraging parents’ involvement.
• To work in partnership with senior management to update and review the self-evaluation and improvement plans for each pupil.

 You will have:

• Experience working in a school or care environment e.g. Residential home/Care home/Nursing home
• Experience or a desire to work with Special needs, such as; Autism, Social and Emotional Mental Health (SEMH), Visual Impairment, Epilepsy, Sensory Impairment, Physical Disabilities, Speech Language and Communicational Needs including Non-Verbal, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties and Behavioural Needs

 Other useful experience/skills would be;

• Experience with any of the following training; Makaton, PECS, BSL, Team Teach, Manual Handling, Safeguarding, Epilepsy Training
• Working with pupils/service users on a 1:1 or small group basis
• Experience working in a challenging environment
• Passionate, friendly and outgoing
• Comfortable with Personal Care (if required)
• An ability to improvise and support others in impromptu situations

Successful applicants require;

• A clear enhanced DBS on the update service (we can process your application)
• Two references from within an educational/nursery environment/care setting

In return, Justteachers offers:

• Competitive pay rates.
• No timesheets.
• Weekly pay.
• Free safeguarding training.
• A dedicated specialist consultant to support you and your needs.
• Ongoing support and development.
• AWR rates after 12 working weeks…

To apply for this SEN Teaching Assistant job call Holly on 01756 243125 or apply below.