Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant - Reception Class
Location: Blackburn
Hours: 8:45am - 3:30pm
Contract: Until July, with potential to continue in September
Grade: Level 2
We're looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in Blackburn. You'll be working with pupils in Reception who need a bit of extra support 1:1, both in their learning and sometimes with personal care.
What You'll Be Doing:
Supporting Reception children with lower ability levels to help them settle in and learn.
Helping with classroom activities, learning tasks, and routines.
Working closely with the class teacher to make sure every child feels supported.
Assisting with personal care when needed, always with sensitivity and respect.
Creating a warm, inclusive and encouraging environment for the children.What We're Looking For:
Someone with experience supporting children with additional needs-especially in Early Years.
A patient, kind and positive person who's ready to get stuck in.
Ideally, you'll have a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or similar).
Experience working in an SEN setting, and working 1:1 with children with additional needs
Safeguarding & Application Requirements:
All applicants will undergo an Enhanced DBS Check, reference checks, and any necessary overseas police clearances (if applicable) in line with safeguarding policies.
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment, including explanations for any gaps.
You must have the legal right to work in the UK and be willing to attend a registration interview.About Us: Veritas Education works with schools across East Lancashire to provide teaching and support staff placements. We are committed to enhancing students' education by placing skilled and passionate professionals in schools where they are most needed.
Apply today to be part of a dedicated team and help make a positive difference to students' learning and development!
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community