Teaching Assistants – Burnley Secondary School (Start: October 2025) Location: Burnley Job Type: Full-Time (Fixed Term – Full Academic Year) Start Date: October 2025 Vision for Education is working in partnership with a mainstream secondary school in Burnley to recruit a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to support a student with autism on a 1:1 basis. The Role Are you passionate about supporting students with additional needs? Are you calm, patient, and committed to helping young people thrive in a school environment? We are looking for a full-time Teaching Assistant to work closely with a secondary-aged student with autism, providing tailored one-to-one support both in and out of the classroom. You’ll assist with learning activities, encourage social development, and help the student access the curriculum in a way that suits their individual needs. This role is set to begin in October 2025 and will continue for the full academic year. The School The school is a well-established and inclusive mainstream secondary based in Burnley, with a positive learning culture and high aspirations for all students. It has a supportive Senior Leadership Team, a strong pastoral ethos, and a commitment to professional development for all staff. You will be joining a collaborative team that values mutual respect, student-centred approaches, and a shared goal of enabling every child to succeed. Requirements To be considered for this role, you will need: Experience supporting secondary-aged students, ideally with autism or other additional needs A minimum Level 2 qualification in childcare, support work, or a related field Strong behaviour management and interpersonal skills Confidence, initiative, and the ability to adapt to different situations in the school environment A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people You must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check (on the Update Service or willing to apply for a new one). What Vision for Education Offers As a valued Teaching Assistant working with Vision for Education, you will benefit from: Competitive daily rates, paid weekly via PAYE A guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and eligibility) Access to ongoing CPD opportunities including safeguarding, behaviour management, and autism awareness training Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations) Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement Generous refer-a-friend bonus scheme How to Apply If you are a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant who can engage and inspire students while providing vital one-on-one support, we want to hear from you. Apply today via this website, or for more information about this and other roles, contact our Preston team on. visionsupport