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SEN Teaching Assistants Needed – Accrington & Burnley

Full-time and Part-time Opportunities Available

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs?
Do you have experience working with pupils who have additional needs and EHCPs?
If so, we would love to hear from you!

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to work across primary schools in Accrington and Burnley. These schools are seeking dedicated, patient and proactive support staff who can make a real difference to the learning and wellbeing of children with SEND.

What We’re Looking For:

Experience working with children with SEN, including ASD, ADHD, communication needs or SEMH.
Confident supporting pupils with EHCPs on a 1:1 or small‑group basis.
Ability to implement strategies to support emotional regulation, learning and independence.
A calm, nurturing and resilient approach to behaviour.
A passion for helping children reach their full potential.

Role Details:

Full-time and part-time roles available to suit your schedule.
Opportunities across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
Positions available in both mainstream and specialist provision.
Long‑term roles with the potential for permanent opportunities.

Pay & Benefits:

Hourly rate: £14.30 - £16 per hour (based on experience and role responsibilities).
Weekly pay through PAYE—no umbrella fees.
Access to free CPD, including Autism Awareness, Behaviour Support & Safeguarding.
A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement.
Opportunities to progress into long-term or permanent school roles.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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