Teaching Assistant SEND

Axcis Education are delighted to be working with a large SEND school in Blackburn, who are searching for Teaching Assistants to join their team in September 2025. There are full time and part time positions available. The hours of work are 8.30am-3.30pm, though there are a limited number of positions available with 9am-3pm as the working hours. The school will consider permanent contracts for those who succeed in their role.

The school caters for students aged between 4 and 19 with a range of additional needs. You would predominantly be working with autism across the spectrum, learning disabilities and complex needs. Personal care would be required as part of the role. This role would suit applicants coming from a care work background due to the SEND requirements of the role The roles are based in a well-regarded SEND school, which was rated as ‘good’ in it’s most recent OFSTED inspection.

Class sizes are small, with less than 10 pupils per class. Each class is self-contained with access to an outdoor area for the children to use, as well as a small kitchen and breakout rooms for the children to use when overstimulated. The school has excellent facilities, including numerous sensory rooms and utilities. There are good public transport links within walking distance of the school, as well a large car park on site.

A successful teaching assistant will have the following:
• Experience working in a special school or care setting
• Knowledge of severe learning disabilities and profound and multiple learning disabilities
• Experience working with children or adults with these needs
• Training or experience in non-verbal communication (PECS, Makaton), hoisting and movement and handling (desirable)
• A willingness to carry out personal care
• A proactive and enthusiastic attitude
• Be reliable and consistent Pay starts from £13.69 per hour. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with complex needs and are looking for a rewarding role within a supportive and inclusive school community, we would love to hear from you. INDLAN

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact John Boddington on  | Ext: 3005.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

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.

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).

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.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

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.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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Contact: John Boddington

Telephone:  | Ext: 3005