SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Burnley
Contract Type: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP
Daily Rate: £110 per day
Are you looking for a role where your patience and care help a child with special educational needs flourish? Would you like school hours, term time working and a consultant who backs you?
We are recruiting a committed and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Burnley. This is a full-time role starting ASAP, working Monday to Friday during term time.

About the Role:

You will support pupils with a range of special educational needs, including autism, ADHD, speech and language needs and SEMH. Working with the class teacher and SENCo, you will help pupils access learning one to one and in small groups.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils with SEND in class, one to one and in small groups
• Adapt activities and resources to individual learning needs
• Help pupils manage emotions, routines and transitions
• Work towards EHCP targets alongside the teacher and SENCo
• Record progress and share observations with staff

Who We're Looking For:

Experience supporting children or young people is valued, for example:

• Teaching Assistants or Learning Support Assistants
• Experience with autism, ADHD or SEMH needs
• Care, youth work or support work backgrounds
• Graduates in education, psychology or childhood studies

You must be:

• Patient and calm when things get challenging
• Caring about every pupil's wellbeing
• Flexible and happy to follow each child's lead
• Reliable so pupils have consistency every day

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly
• A dedicated consultant who knows the local education market
• Free ongoing CPD and training
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
• Refer a friend rewards

If you want to help pupils with SEND reach their potential in Burnley, we want to hear from you.
Apply now and take the next step in your education career.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 14.3% 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.
Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.