SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Darwen, Lancashire
Salary: £11.72 - £12.78 per hour (Actual salary: £20,941.30 - £22,835.30, based on experience)
Hours: 40 hours per week - Term Time Only
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant (Level 1-2) to join our team in Darwen, supporting students aged 10-19 with complex needs such as Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and related conditions.
**About the Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting our students' learning, development, and well-being within a safe, nurturing environment. You will work closely with the class teacher to deliver personalised learning activities and encourage independence, positive behaviour, and social and emotional development.
**Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the planning and evaluation of learning activities.
- Provide feedback on students' progress and attainment.
- Monitor and report on student development, ensuring adherence to school policies.
- Support positive behaviour management, adapting approaches to suit individual needs.
- Encourage social, emotional, and behavioural growth in line with the school's curriculum.
**Skills and Qualifications
- Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (required for student transport on a rota basis).
- GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/Level 2 or above) - essential.
- Level 2 or above qualification in Teaching and Learning Support (desirable).
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection principles.
- Ability to adapt creatively and positively to meet individual student needs.
**Benefits
- Ongoing training and development opportunities to further your career.
- Access to Perkbox for discounts on food, phone plans, gym memberships, and more.
- Free on-site lunches.
- Competitive pay, enhanced annual leave, sick pay, and life assurance.
- Health Cash Plan covering day-to-day healthcare expenses.
- Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support.
- £1,000 refer-a-friend bonus (*terms apply).
**How to Apply
To apply, complete the online application form, providing full employment and education history. For more information, contact .
Successful candidates will undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults in our care.