SEN Teaching Assistant Blackburn

DATE POSTED

Subject

KS1 & KS2

Job Branch & Location

Lancashire - Accrington

Job Setting & Role

Primary - Support
Supply
£90 - £100 PER DAY DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE

About the role:

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive mainstream primary school in Accrington from September 2026. This is a full-time, temporary position on a long-term supply basis for the full academic year.

The successful candidate will work within the school’s SEN hub, providing tailored support to pupils with a range of additional needs and helping them to access learning in a safe and nurturing environment. The school is recognised for its inclusive ethos, strong pastoral support, and commitment to ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide individual and small-group support to pupils within the SEN hub.
  • Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and other support staff to implement personalised learning and support plans.
  • Support pupils’ academic, social, emotional, and communication development.
  • Encourage positive behaviour and help pupils develop independence and confidence.
  • Monitor pupil progress and contribute to reviews and discussions regarding support strategies.

Pre-requisites:

  • Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
  • Proven experience of supporting children with special educational needs in a school setting.
  • Strong knowledge of SEN strategies and approaches to support learning and development.
  • Two education or school-based references.
  • Experience supporting pupils with needs such as ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, SEMH needs, or other additional learning needs.
  • The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • An enhanced DBS check on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply via the form below.

Job Reference: JT25MM157243

PLEASE APPLY BELOW, OR CALL US NOW ON 01756 243 125

Justteachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS including a children’s barred list check and where applicable a vulnerable adults barred list check is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days, you can though still apply to be considered for similar roles that we have available.

Justteachers is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success and are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the schools we support. We will ensure that our recruitment and selection processes are fair and conducted on the basis of merit, qualifications and abilities, against objective criteria. Policies ensure fair treatment, encourage diverse representation, support flexible working, and foster an inclusive environment free from harassment, with compliance often mandated by employment legislation. There shall be no discrimination against candidates because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
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