Job Description

Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Burnley, Lancashire Salary: Competitive rates of pay (£90-£120 per day, depending on experience) Contract: Full-Time / Part-Time Opportunities Available Start Date: Immediate and Ongoing Opportunities

Veritas Education is currently recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated Secondary SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) across secondary schools in Burnley. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the educational journey and personal development of young people aged 11-16.

Working closely with teaching staff and SENCOs, you will provide tailored support to students with a range of needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, speech and language difficulties, and learning disabilities.

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with SEN.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and accessible lessons.
• Support pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Encourage student independence, confidence, and participation in learning.
• Help implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and behaviour strategies.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN, either in schools or alternative settings.
• A patient, caring, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Relevant qualifications or training in education, childcare, SEN, psychology, or youth work (desirable but not essential).

• Competitive daily rates and weekly pay.
• Flexible work to suit your availability.
• Access to free and discounted CPD training courses.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
• Opportunities for long-term, permanent, and career-development roles.
• Experience across a variety of secondary school settings.

Veritas Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment practices.

If you are passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and would like to join a supportive and rewarding secondary school environment in Burnley, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through Veritas Education by submitting your CV or contacting our Lancashire team for more information.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'