SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

📍 Location: Darwen, Lancashire
💷 Salary: £11.72 - £12.78 per hour (Actual salary: £20,941.30 - £22,835.30, depending on experience)
⏰ Hours: 40 hours per week - Term Time Only

We are seeking a committed and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant (Level 1-2) to join our team in Darwen. In this role, you'll support students aged 10-19 with complex needs, including Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and related conditions.

About the Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting the learning, development, and well-being of our students in a nurturing and safe environment. You'll collaborate with the class teacher to deliver personalised learning activities, fostering independence, positive behaviour, and social and emotional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and evaluating learning activities.
• Provide feedback on student progress and attainment.
• Monitor and report on student development, ensuring compliance with school policies.
• Support positive behaviour management, adapting strategies to meet individual needs.
• Encourage social, emotional, and behavioural development in line with the school's curriculum.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential for student transport on a rota basis).
• GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/Level 2 or above) - essential.
• Level 2 or higher qualification in Teaching and Learning Support (desirable).
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Creative and positive approach to adapting to individual student needs.

Benefits

• Ongoing training and development opportunities to further your career.
• Access to Perkbox for discounts on food, phone plans, gym memberships, and more.
• Free on-site lunches.
• Competitive pay, enhanced annual leave, sick pay, and life assurance.
• Health Cash Plan covering everyday healthcare expenses.
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support.
• £1,000 refer-a-friend bonus (*terms apply).

How to Apply

To apply, please complete the online application form, providing full details of your employment and education history. For further information, contact #####.

Successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults in our care.