Teaching Assistant

Location: Burnley
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm (Term Time Only)
Contract: Full-Time

We are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a child with ASD within a welcoming mainstream primary school in Burnley. This is a full-time, term-time-only role ideal for someone passionate about helping children thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

• Provide consistent 1:1 support for a child with ASD in the classroom
• Implement personalized learning strategies and support plans
• Adapt tasks and resources to meet the child’s individual needs
• Support communication, emotional regulation and social interaction
• Assist during transitions, break times and lunchtimes
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and external professionals
• Help create a calm, inclusive and positive learning environment

• Experience supporting children with SEND (ASD experience desirable)
• A patient, caring and positive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to use initiative and follow guidance
• Reliable, proactive and committed to children's wellbeing

• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
• Experience working with children in an educational or care setting
• Willingness to complete relevant training and safeguarding checks

• Supportive staff team and positive school culture
• Ongoing training and development
• A rewarding opportunity to make a real difference every day

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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