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Classroom Support Assistant
Burnley
£80 - £120 per day (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)
*Start Date: Monday 1st September 2025 – Flexible start dates available
Full time (Monday – Friday) (Temporary to Permanent)
The School and Role
A ‘Good’ rated specialist provision based in Burnley is seeking to appoint a Classroom Support Assistant to work full time with students in a secondary school setting. The role will be based within a mainstream secondary school that has a dedicated unit for pupils with additional needs and behavioural challenges.
You will work with pupils aged 11–16 years who may have been excluded from lessons, are at risk of exclusion, or require additional academic and emotional support due to SEND needs such as ODD, ADHD, EBD, and Dyslexia. Some students may also have a background involving social services or a history of substance misuse.
You will work alongside a qualified teacher in both 1:1 and small group settings, supporting a wide range of classroom-based and vocational activities, including PE, practical subjects and life skills.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone passionate about supporting secondary-aged pupils with complex needs and looking to make a genuine difference to their learning experience and long-term outcomes.
Requirements
The desired Classroom Support Assistant will have:
Experience of working with secondary school aged children (11–16)
Experience of working with pupils with SEND, particularly SEMH
A passion for the progress and development of pupils with additional needs
The ability to remain calm and resilient in challenging situations
A collaborative and proactive approach to working as part of a team
Basic Maths and English functional skills
Team Teach Level 2 qualification (or willingness to complete training free of charge through us)
What We Offer
As a Classroom Support Assistant, you will benefit from:
Excellent daily rates paid via PAYE (rate based on experience and qualifications)
Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability)
Access to free CPD and training courses including Team Teach, Autism Awareness and Safeguarding
Support and guidance from a dedicated consultant
Opportunities to progress into roles such as HLTA, Pastoral Support, or Unqualified Teacher
Regular social and networking events
Pension contributions
About Us
We are a market-leading education recruitment agency, committed to the personal and professional development of educators and support staff. Our mission is to positively impact the lives of young people by supplying high-quality support to schools across the country.
We actively promote diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.
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