SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Darwen, Lancashire Salary: £11.72 - £12.78 per hour (Actual salary: £20,941.30 - £22,835.30, depending on experience) Hours: 40 hours per week - Term Time OnlyWe are looking for a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant (Level 1-2) to join our team in Darwen. In this role, you will support students aged 10-19 with complex needs, including Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and other related conditions, helping them thrive in a nurturing and inclusive environment.The RoleAs an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students' academic, social, and emotional development. Working alongside the class teacher, you will help deliver tailored learning activities that promote independence, positive behaviour, and emotional well-being.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist in planning and delivering lessons and learning activities.Provide ongoing feedback on students' progress and achievements.Monitor and report on individual student progress, ensuring compliance with school policies.Support behaviour management, adapting approaches to meet each student's needs.Encourage social, emotional, and personal development in line with the school's curriculum.Skills and QualificationsExperience working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (required for student transport).GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/Level 2 or above) - essential.Level 2 qualification in Teaching and Learning Support (desirable).Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.Flexible, creative, and able to provide tailored support to meet individual student needs.BenefitsOngoing training and professional development opportunities.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 to cover everyday healthcare costs.Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 support.£1,000 refer-a-friend bonus (*terms apply).How to ApplyTo apply, please complete the online application form, ensuring you provide full details of your employment and education history. For more information, contact [email protected] successful applicants will be subject to 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.experienceTeachingskillsability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience