Ready for a Career Change? Become an SEN Teaching Assistant!
Location: Blackburn & Darwen
Contract: Full-Time
Thinking about a fresh start? If you’ve supported children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs—personally or professionally—you already have the skills schools value!
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✨ Why Make the Move?
✅ A rewarding role where you make a real difference every day
✅ FREE training & clear career progression
✅ Join supportive schools that appreciate your experience
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Ideal for People From:
✔ Care roles (healthcare, social care)
✔ Parents/carers with SEN experience
✔ Youth work, mentoring, or community support
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What You’ll Do:
Support pupils 1:1 or in small groups
Help children build confidence & independence
Work closely with teachers & SENCOs
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Salary: £85–£100/day (or £13–£15/hour)
Apply Today: Turn your experience into a fulfilling career in education!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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