About this job

Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Blackburn, Lancashire

Salary: Competitive rates of pay (£90-£105 per day, depending on experience)

Contract: Full-Time / Part time Opportunities Available

Start Date: Immediate and Ongoing Opportunities

About the Role

Veritas Education is seeking compassionate, committed, and enthusiastic Secondary SEN Teaching Assistants to support students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in secondary schools across Blackburn.

This rewarding role involves working with young people aged 11-16, helping them access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential. You will work alongside teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to provide tailored support for students with a variety of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, speech and language difficulties, and moderate learning difficulties.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with SEN.
- Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
- Support students with emotional regulation, behaviour, and social interaction.
- Adapt learning activities to meet individual student needs.
- Implement and support Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and EHCP targets.
- Monitor progress and communicate effectively with teaching staff.
- Foster a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

- Experience supporting children or young people with SEN in a school, care, youth work, or similar setting.
- A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to motivate and encourage students facing barriers to learning.
- An understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.




- Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, psychology, health and social care, or SEN support (desirable but not essential).

What Veritas Education Offers

- Competitive rates of pay and weekly payroll.
- Flexible work opportunities to suit your lifestyle.
- Access to ongoing CPD and specialist SEN training.
- Dedicated support from experienced education recruitment consultants.
- Opportunities for long-term placements and permanent school positions.
- The chance to gain valuable experience in a range of Blackburn secondary schools.

Safeguarding Statement

Veritas Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references in accordance with safer recruitment guidelines.

Application Requirements

- 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 interview

Veritas 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.

'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.'

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