Teaching Assistant - SEND support

Location: Blackburn
Job Type: Temporary / Supply with Temp-to-Perm Opportunities
Pay: Competitive hourly rate (up to £16.90 per hour)
Spencer Clarke Group are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant - SEND Support (Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant / SEN TA) to work within a supportive mainstream and/or specialist school setting in Blackburn.
This role is ideal for candidates seeking SEND Teaching Assistant jobs, SEN support roles, classroom support assistant positions, learning support assistant (LSA) roles, and behaviour support assistant opportunities within education.

The Role

• Providing dedicated SEND support in the classroom across primary or secondary settings
• Supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN), additional learning needs, and disabilities
• Working 1:1 and in small group interventions to support learning, progress, and engagement
• Supporting children with Autism (ASD), ADHD, SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs), speech and language difficulties, and learning disabilities
• Assisting with behaviour management strategies and emotional regulation techniques
• Helping teachers deliver inclusive education and differentiated learning activities
• Promoting pupil independence, confidence, and positive learning outcomes

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people in an education, care, or support environment preferred
• Understanding of SEND, SEN support strategies, and inclusive education desirable
• Strong communication, patience, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• A proactive, resilient, and nurturing approach

Why Join Spencer Clarke Group?

• Competitive pay up to £16.90 per hour
• Flexible supply work with temp-to-perm opportunities
• Access to a wide range of SEND schools, mainstream schools, and alternative provisions
• Dedicated education consultants providing ongoing support
• Excellent opportunities for progression within SEND education and teaching assistant careers

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.

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