Job Title: Teaching Assistant (SEN) Location: Darwen, Lancashire Salary: £11.72 - £12.78 per hour (£20,941.30 - £22,835.30 actual salary) depending on experience Hours: 40 hours per week Term Time Only We are seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school, based in Darwen in Lancashire, providing specialist education young boys aged 10 - 19 with complex needs typically related to Aspergers Syndrome, Autism and other conditions. The role: As a Teaching Assistant you will support the children with their learning and general wellbeing to ensure every child has the best opportunity to reach their full potential in a caring and safe environment. Where necessary this may include supporting with care needs from time to time as well as positive behaviour management adopting a tailored approach to the individual child. Experience and Skills required: Experience working with SEN / Learning Disabilities in an employed or voluntary setting Full UK driving licence and access to your own absolutely necessary, as you will be required to carpool students to and from school, on a rota basis. Working towards Level 2 award in Support work in schools or an equivalent is desirable GCSE Maths and English Level 2/C or above qualification is essential. Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures. Knowledge or experience of pupils with SEN or SEMH/ASD Be positive and creative in meeting pupils needs Benefits: Full training and continued support Life assurance and pension Health cash back plan Car lease scheme Bike to work scheme Perk box