Secondary School Teaching Assistant (SEN) in Blackburn
- A Specialist Provision attached to a mainstream Secondary School in Blackburn.
- Multiple full-time and part-time roles available
- Short-term and long-term positions available
- Varied start dates
- Competitive rate £13.00 - £15.25 p/h
A Specialist provision within a mainstream Secondary school in Blackburn requires SEN Teaching Assistants. The school requires staff on short-term and long-term contracts which could be either on a full-time or a part-time basis. The school caters for secondary students with MLD, ASC, SCLN, SpLD, Visual impairments, and HI. They are looking for individuals who are passionate about making a difference with students in Specialist settings. Within these roles, as an SEN Teaching Assistant, your job will involve creating positive relationships with the students and encouraging positive choices and behavior. You will be expected to provide general support within the classes and work collaboratively with other LSAs and the class teachers. These roles have varied start dates; therefore, if you have any availability and are interested in the roles, please get in touch!
Long-term roles available:
- Full-time positions (Monday-Friday, 8.30am-3.30pm/8.30am-4.00pm)
- Required to commit to the school on a long-term basis
- Interested in securing a permanent role
Short-term roles available:
- Part-time and/or full-time positions (Varied/ ad-hoc days - 8.30am-1.00pm/12.00pm-3.30pm/8.30am-3.30pm/4.00pm)
- Would be covering emergency/scheduled absences
The schools are keen to consider a variety of staff in terms of experience. You are likely to be successful whether you are an experienced SEN support assistant, a graduate looking for experience in specialist provision, or have current or prior experience in support/care/youth work. Ideally, if you have supported individuals with additional needs, that would be desirable; however, this is not essential to be successful.
Interested in the jobs available? Please get in touch via email or phone:
Next steps:
- Once we have your details, we will be able to put your CV forward for the positions.
- The schools will shortlist CVs and ask to meet shortlisted candidates for an informal interview/trial in school.
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