Vision for Education are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and inclusive primary school for a SEND Teaching Assistant in Blackburn, Lancashire. This rewarding SEND Teaching Assistant in Blackburn, Lancashire role is available to start ASAP and will continue for the remainder of the 2025/26 academic year. This is a fantastic opportunity for a compassionate and resilient SEND Teaching Assistant in Blackburn, Lancashire who has experience supporting pupils with complex learning difficulties and autism. The Role – SEND Teaching Assistant – Blackburn, Lancashire The successful SEND Teaching Assistant in Blackburn, Lancashire will provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 2 pupil with complex learning difficulties. The child is non-verbal, autistic and has high-level sensory needs. As a SEND Teaching Assistant in Blackburn, Lancashire, you will: Work on a 1:1 basis within a Year 1 classroom during the mornings, supporting the pupil’s inclusion and engagement in learning activities. Deliver tailored support in a bespoke sensory room during the afternoons, implementing personalised strategies to meet high-level sensory needs. Support communication using appropriate strategies for a non-verbal pupil. Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and external professionals to ensure consistent and effective provision. Promote a safe, nurturing and structured learning environment. The ideal SEND Teaching Assistant in Blackburn, Lancashire will have: Experience supporting children with complex learning difficulties and/or autism. A calm, patient and highly resilient approach. A strong understanding of sensory needs and strategies to support regulation. An Enhanced Children’s DBS on the Update Service (essential where possible). Experience of, and willingness to provide personal care for the child This full-time SEND Teaching Assistant in Blackburn, Lancashire position is available to start immediately and will run until the end of the academic year. The School – Blackburn, Lancashire This primary school in Blackburn, Lancashire is a caring and inclusive setting with a strong reputation for its SEND provision. The leadership team are committed to ensuring that all pupils, regardless of need, receive high-quality, tailored support to help them thrive both academically and personally. The school has an excellent SEND framework in place, including specialist staff, structured intervention programmes and a well-equipped sensory provision to support pupils with complex needs. Staff work collaboratively to create personalised learning plans and maintain close partnerships with families and external agencies. At their most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was praised for its inclusive ethos, strong leadership and the effective support provided to pupils with additional needs. Inspectors highlighted the positive relationships between staff and pupils and the school’s commitment to ensuring every child feels safe, supported and valued. The school is easily accessible within Blackburn, Lancashire and offers a supportive and welcoming staff team environment. What we offer As part of our team, you benefit from: • Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.) • Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability). • Social and networking events. • Pension contributions. • CPD to help with your professional development. • Access to a dedicated consultant. About us We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators. We’re part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. How to apply If you are a Teaching Assistant that can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call the Preston office on. visionsupport