SEN Teaching Assistant

Contract job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)

Job Reference JBSENTA/2703_1774602773

Closing date April 26, 2026

Location Blackburn, United Kingdom

Status Contract

Contact Roscoe Price Moor

+64 273124286

rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant - Reception Class Location: Blackburn Hours: 8:45am - 3:30pm Contract: Until July, with potential to continue into the following year

We're looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in Blackburn. You'll be working with pupils in Reception who need a bit of extra support 1:1, both in their learning and sometimes with personal care.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting Reception children with lower ability levels to help them settle in and learn.
• Helping with classroom activities, learning tasks, and routines.
• Working closely with the class teacher to make sure every child feels supported.
• Assisting with personal care when needed, always with sensitivity and respect.
• Creating a warm, inclusive and encouraging environment for the children.

What We're Looking For:

• Someone with experience supporting children with additional needs-especially in Early Years.
• A patient, kind and positive person who's ready to get stuck in.
• Ideally, you'll have a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or similar).
• Experience working in an SEN setting, and working 1:1 with children with additional needs

Safeguarding & Application Requirements:

• All applicants will undergo an Enhanced DBS Check, reference checks, and any necessary overseas police clearances (if applicable) in line with safeguarding policies.
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment, including explanations for any gaps.
• Legal right to work in the UK and be willing to attend a registration interview.

About Us: Veritas Education works with schools across East Lancashire to provide teaching and support staff placements. We are committed to enhancing students' education by placing skilled and passionate professionals in schools where they are most needed.

Apply today to be part of a dedicated team and help make a positive difference to students' learning and development!

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.'