Job Description
SEN Teaching AssistantSpecialist SEN School - Burnley - Up to 600 per week - Full-TimeAre you a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a genuine difference to children with Special Educational Needs?Do you have the patience, resilience, and confidence to support pupils with complex learning and behavioural needs?Perhaps you have experience in care, support work, or mentoring and want to develop your career as an SEN Teaching Assistant?A specialist SEN school in Burnley is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with needs including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties. This SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity is ideal for candidates looking to build careers in SEN Education, Psychology, Therapy, or Social Work.The Role - SEN Teaching AssistantAs an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, providing 1:1 assistance, small-group interventions, and classroom support tailored to individual learning needs.The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will work closely with teachers and specialist professionals, using pupils'' EHCPs to identify barriers to learning and implement effective support strategies.A key responsibility of the SEN Teaching Assistant will be helping pupils develop emotional regulation, communication, confidence, and independence. You will use positive behaviour management strategies, encourage engagement with learning, and build trusting relationships with children who require ..... full job details .....