SEN Teaching Assistant, BurnleyBurnley

SEN Teaching Assistant

Multiple Specialist Schools - Burnley - £500-£600 per week - Full-Time & Flexible Opportunities

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs?

Are you looking to build a rewarding long-term career within SEN Education, Psychology, Therapy, Social Work, or Youth Support?

We are currently working with a number of specialist provisions across Burnley seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with a wide range of additional needs. Opportunities are available on both a long-term and flexible supply basis, making this an excellent opportunity for experienced support staff and graduates alike.

The Role - SEN Teaching Assistant

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you could be placed within a variety of specialist educational settings, including:
- SEND Schools
- MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties) Schools
- SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health) Schools
- PRUs (Pupil Referral Units)
- Autism Specialist Provisions
- Complex Needs and Communication Schools

Depending on your experience and preferences, you may support pupils through 1:1 interventions, small-group work, classroom support, behaviour management, emotional regulation strategies, or personalised learning programmes.

No two placements are the same, providing a fantastic opportunity to develop a broad range of SEN skills and identify the area of specialist education that best suits your long-term career ambitions.

What's on Offer
- £500-£600 per week
- Full-time and flexible supply opportunities available
- Immediate and September starts
- Exposure to a wide range of SEN settings
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Opportunity to secure long-term or permanent positions
- Excellent experience for careers in Education, Psychology, Therapy, Social Work, Speech & Language Therapy, or Mental Health Support

Ideal Candidate - SEN Teaching Assistant
- Experience supporting children or young people desirable
- Backgrounds in SEN, care, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, support work, or education highly valued
- Psychology graduates and related degree holders encouraged to apply
- Patient, resilient, and adaptable
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children and young people

Whether you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant seeking a new challenge or a graduate looking to gain invaluable experience across a range of specialist provisions, these opportunities in Burnley offer an excellent route into the SEN sector.

Click 'Apply Now' to register your interest in these exciting SEN Teaching Assistant opportunities today!

SEN Teaching Assistant - Burnley Specialist Schools - £500-£600 per week

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