SEND Teaching Assistant Location: Blackburn Length of role: Temp to perm starting September 2026 Pay Rate: £14.25 – £16.00 per hour Type of setting: Mainstream Primary About the Role We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in Blackburn from September 2026. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity, offering consistency, career progression, and the chance to make a genuine impact in a supportive school environment. You will be working within a specialist SEN class, supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Speech and Language needs. The role requires patience, adaptability, and a strong commitment to inclusive education. Key Responsibilities Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning interventions Support communication and language development strategies Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment Monitor and record student progress Requirements Experience working with children with SEND, particularly ASC and speech and language needs Strong communication and interpersonal skills A proactive and nurturing approach Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant) desirable Why Apply? Competitive hourly pay Opportunity to secure a permanent role Supportive school leadership and SEN team Valuable experience in a specialist setting Apply today to secure your SEND Teaching Assistant role in Blackburn and start making a difference in September 2026. 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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.