Teaching Assistant

Contract job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)

Job Reference JBTAB/1710_1760683119

Closing date November 16, 2025

Location Blackburn, United Kingdom

Status Contract

Contact Roscoe Price Moor

+64 273124286

rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

EYFS 1:1 SEN Support - Blackburn

Start Date: Immediate Hours: 8:45 AM - 3:30 PM Contract Type: 6-week placement

We are recruiting for a nurturing and experienced Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a child in EYFS at a primary school in Blackburn. The child requires additional support to access learning and daily routines, and the successful candidate will play a key role in their development.

Applicants must have:

• A Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification
• A minimum of 6 months experience in a classroom setting
• Experience supporting children with SEN, ideally in EYFS
• Patience, empathy, and a child-centred approach

This is a 6-week placement with the potential for extension depending on school 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.

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.'