Teaching Assistant (SEND)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 03 Rhagfyr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 02 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6TD |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 03b0b604-cf0b-41fc-978b-ed580333afc2 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
Role:Teaching Assistant (SEND)
Salary:Grade C (SCP 3 - SCP 5) FTE £24,796 - £25,583 FTE per annum (pro rata salary £19,337- £19,950 pa)
Contract:Permanent, Part time
Hours:33.25 hours per week (please see Job Description for working pattern), Term time plus one week INSETS
Positions: 2
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 5th January 2026
We are seeking a caring, dedicated and enthusiasticTeaching Assistant (SEND Support)to join our inclusive and supportive team. Under the direction of the SENDCo and classroom teachers, you will play a key role in helping children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) reach their full potential — both academically and socially.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people and contributing to a positive, nurturing learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Support children with SEND in lessons, helping them to access learning and achieve their targets.
• Assist in the development and delivery ofIndividual Education Plans (IEPs)and contribute to ongoing progress reviews.
• Act as akeyworkerfor identified students, including those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Maintain regular contact with parents and carers, including half-termly progress updates.
• Promote students’ emotional well-being, self-esteem, and independence.
• Work closely with the SENDCo, teachers, and external professionals to ensure consistent, high-quality support.
• Support the use of ICT and appropriate learning resources in the classroom.
• Assist in the supervision of pupils during educational visits and school activities.
• Uphold school policies and promote positive behaviour and inclusion.
What the school offers its staff
We are extremely proud of our school; the achievements of our pupils, the expertise, the dedication of our staff, our outstanding facilities and our reputation as a centre of excellence. Our ultra-modern school buildings allow our pupils to flourish in facilities for learning that truly does enable us to trail blaze innovative learning – from the bright and attractive classrooms to the fully equipped outside play areas, the facilities allow our pupils to fully explore their talents and to shine in those areas that they most enjoy.
A building, however, is only as good as the people working within; we believe we have some of the best students and teachers in the world.Staff and pupils benefit from the investment we place in their development: as well as playing a key part in supporting other schools through the Achievement through Collaboration Trust, we have a variety of external partners from Google, The Schools, Students and Teacher Network, and with University College London. Partnerships like these create opportunities for all members of our team.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Role:Teaching Assistant (SEND)
Salary:Grade C (SCP 3 - SCP 5) FTE £24,796 - £25,583 FTE per annum (pro rata salary £19,337- £19,950 pa)
Contract:Permanent, Part time
Hours:33.25 hours per week (please see Job Description for working pattern), Term time plus one week INSETS
Positions: 2
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 5th January 2026
We are seeking a caring, dedicated and enthusiasticTeaching Assistant (SEND Support)to join our inclusive and supportive team. Under the direction of the SENDCo and classroom teachers, you will play a key role in helping children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) reach their full potential — both academically and socially.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people and contributing to a positive, nurturing learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Support children with SEND in lessons, helping them to access learning and achieve their targets.
• Assist in the development and delivery ofIndividual Education Plans (IEPs)and contribute to ongoing progress reviews.
• Act as akeyworkerfor identified students, including those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Maintain regular contact with parents and carers, including half-termly progress updates.
• Promote students’ emotional well-being, self-esteem, and independence.
• Work closely with the SENDCo, teachers, and external professionals to ensure consistent, high-quality support.
• Support the use of ICT and appropriate learning resources in the classroom.
• Assist in the supervision of pupils during educational visits and school activities.
• Uphold school policies and promote positive behaviour and inclusion.
What the school offers its staff
We are extremely proud of our school; the achievements of our pupils, the expertise, the dedication of our staff, our outstanding facilities and our reputation as a centre of excellence. Our ultra-modern school buildings allow our pupils to flourish in facilities for learning that truly does enable us to trail blaze innovative learning – from the bright and attractive classrooms to the fully equipped outside play areas, the facilities allow our pupils to fully explore their talents and to shine in those areas that they most enjoy.
A building, however, is only as good as the people working within; we believe we have some of the best students and teachers in the world.Staff and pupils benefit from the investment we place in their development: as well as playing a key part in supporting other schools through the Achievement through Collaboration Trust, we have a variety of external partners from Google, The Schools, Students and Teacher Network, and with University College London. Partnerships like these create opportunities for all members of our team.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.