Axcis Education is delighted to be recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants for a large and well-established SEND school in Blackburn. We have both full-time and part-time Teaching Assistant jobs available, making this an excellent opportunity for experienced SEN professionals or those with a background in care who are looking to move into education. Working hours are typically 9:00am–3:00pm, with a limited number of positions available from 8:30am–3:30pm. For successful candidates, there is the opportunity to secure a permanent contract with the school. SEND Teaching Assistant Role As a Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils aged 4 to 19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). You will primarily work with children and young people with: • Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) • Severe Learning Disabilities (SLD) • Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) • Complex additional needs This role involves providing both educational and personal support, including personal care, making it ideal for candidates with previous experience in care work, support work, healthcare, or special education. About the School This highly regarded SEND school in Blackburn was rated 'Good' by Ofsted and offers an inclusive, supportive environment where pupils can thrive. The school benefits from: • Small class sizes, typically fewer than 10 pupils • Self-contained classrooms with outdoor learning spaces • Breakout rooms for emotional regulation and sensory needs • Small classroom kitchens • Excellent sensory facilities and specialist resources • Good public transport links • Free on-site parking Requirements To be successful in this SEND Teaching Assistant position, you should have: • Experience working in a special school, SEN setting, or care environment • Knowledge of SLD, PMLD, autism, and complex learning needs • Experience supporting children or adults with additional needs • Experience or training in PECS, Makaton, hoisting, or moving and handling (desirable) • A willingness to provide personal care • A proactive, caring, and positive attitude • Excellent reliability and consistency Salary & Benefits • Pay from £14.25 per hour • Full-time and part-time opportunities available • Potential for permanent employment • Supportive and welcoming school environment • Opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people with SEND If you're passionate about supporting children with special educational needs, have experience in education, care, or support work, and are looking for a rewarding Teaching Assistant job in Blackburn, we'd love to hear from you Apply today with Axcis Education and take the next step in your SEND career. INDLAN<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact John Boddington on 01772 540 740 | Ext: 3005.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> John Boddington&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 01772 540 740 | Ext: 3005</strong></strong>