SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Darwen, Lancashire

Vision for Education is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join one of our partnership specialist schools in Darwen. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people while developing your own professional skills.

We are looking for a passionate and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to start in January 2026 on an ongoing supply basis, with the potential for a temporary to permanent position. This role will involve working closely with pupils of primary or secondary ages who have a range of special educational needs and disabilities. As an SEN Teaching Assistant in Darwen, you will provide tailored support, helping learners to engage with lessons and achieve their potential.

The successful candidate will demonstrate empathy, patience and excellent communication skills. Prior experience of supporting SEND learners is desirable, but we welcome applications from individuals with transferable skills and a genuine commitment to supporting young people.

This welcoming specialist school in Darwen has a strong focus on inclusion and pupil wellbeing. In their most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was praised for creating a nurturing and supportive environment where pupils feel safe and are encouraged to thrive. As an SEN Teaching Assistant in Darwen, you will be joining a committed team of staff who work together to ensure all children have access to high-quality education, regardless of their individual needs.

As part of our team, you benefit from:
• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators. We’re part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

If you are an SEN Teaching Assistant in Darwen who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities, please call the Preston office on for more information.

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