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Supply 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant (Full Time)
Location: Blackburn
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full Time, Supply Role
Salary: Competitive – dependent on experience

We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Year 3 pupil with a physical disability in a primary school in Blackburn. This full-time supply role will start in September 2025 and offers a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in a child’s educational experience.

Role Overview:
As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the child to provide tailored support, enabling them to access the curriculum fully and participate confidently in school life. You will support both academic learning and personal care needs, ensuring the pupil’s safety, inclusion, and well-being throughout the school day.

Key Responsibilities:

Providing one-to-one support to a Year 3 pupil with physical disabilities

Assisting with mobility, communication, and access to learning resources

Supporting personal care routines sensitively and respectfully

Encouraging independence and social interaction with peers

Working collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, and parents

Maintaining a safe and inclusive learning environment

What We’re Looking For:

Experience working with children with physical disabilities and/or SEN

Patience, empathy, and a caring approach

Ability to follow care plans and adapt support according to the child’s needs

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare

Flexibility and reliability for a full-time role

Why Join Us?

Make a meaningful impact on a child’s education and development

Work within a supportive school and agency environment

Competitive pay rates and ongoing supply opportunities

Support and training tailored to your role and professional growth

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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