Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant (Full-Time)

Location: Rossendale Area (Haslingden / Rawtenstall / East Lancashire)

Salary: £95.89 - £115.89 per day Dependent on Experience

Contract: Full-Time (5 Days per Week)

Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday (Term-Time Only)

Job Type: Temporary with the view of permanent

Are you an inspirational SEN Teaching Assistant looking to work in a dynamic, highly regarded specialist setting?

We are working with a fantastic Special School nestled in the Rossendale Valley. This vibrant specialist learning community provides exceptional education and care for children and young adults aged 3-19. The school supports a diverse range of special educational needs, spanning from Moderate to Severe and Profound Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD/PMLD), alongside Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and complex physical or communication needs.

If you are looking for a stable, full-time role (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm) where you can foster independence, autonomy, and an inclusive ethos of respect, this is the perfect opportunity.

Key Responsibilities as an SEN TA:

  • Provide high-quality, tailored support to pupils aged 3-19 across various key stages (from Early Years foundational skills through to Further Education and life skills).

  • Assist with a wide spectrum of needs, helping students navigate learning obstacles related to ASC, speech and language, physical disabilities, or sensory impairments.

  • Promote independence, self-discipline, and vital "learning to learn" skills to prepare young people for adulthood.

  • Work collaboratively with a dedicated team of specialist teachers, therapists, and support staff to ensure a safe, supportive, and active learning environment.

  • Assist with personal care, mobility, and sensory diets with the utmost dignity and respect.

What We Are Looking For:

  • Experience: Proven experience working with children or young people with complex SEND (such as MLD, SLD, PMLD, or Autism).

  • Qualifications/Skills: Knowledge of positive behaviour support, alternative communication systems (e.g., PECS, Makaton), or moving and handling is highly desirable.

  • Attributes: A patient, resilient, and energetic individual who genuinely values inclusively, tolerance, and understanding.

  • Availability: Ability to commit to a full-time schedule, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

Why Join This Specialist Community?

  • Work within a highly regarded, forward-thinking environment renowned for its leading specialist provision.

  • Enjoy a rewarding career with great hours (8:30 am - 3:30 pm), giving you an excellent work-life balance.

  • Benefit from superb professional development, continuous training opportunities, and a supportive team structure.

  • Beautiful location in the Rossendale area, easily accessible from Bury, Blackburn, Rochdale, and the wider Lancashire region.

How to Apply:

To find out more about this fantastic opportunity in the Rossendale area, please click 'Apply Now' or submit your CV directly to christina.grindy@twrecruitment.com or call 01772 977 333.

Please Note: This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory safeguarding references.