Supply Teaching Assistant

Contract job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)

Job Reference JBBTA/0711_1762505716

Closing date December 7, 2025

Location Blackburn, United Kingdom

Status Contract

Contact Roscoe Price Moor

+64 273124286

rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (KS1) Location: Primary Schools in Blackburn, Darwen & Accrington Start Date: ASAP

Job Description: We're looking for a Supply SEN Teaching Assistant to support primary schools in Blackburn, Darwen, and Accrington. You'll assist teachers in creating an inclusive learning environment for students with special educational needs (SEN), helping them to thrive in the classroom.

Requirements:

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant, ideally in a SEN setting
• Relevant qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent)
• Understanding of SEN and inclusive education
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)

Benefits:

• Flexibility, you can work as many days as you'd like. This can suit someone who can pick up short notice work.
• Competitive rates of pay up to £17.71p/h
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive and welcoming school

Safeguarding & Application Requirements:

All applicants are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, and Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) following our safeguarding policy.

Your CV should cover the last 10 years of employment, including explanations for any employment breaks. You must have the legal right to work in the UK and be willing to attend a registration interview.

About Us: Veritas Education works with a variety of schools across a wide geographic area, providing teaching placements at the primary, secondary, and college levels, as well as support staff positions.

Apply today to join a committed team dedicated to making a difference in students' lives!

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.'