SEND Teaching Assistant
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SEND Teaching Assistant – DarwenTemp to Perm | £14.25–£16.00 per hour | Mainstream Primary School
We are recruiting for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in Darwen. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity supporting pupils within a specialist resource provision, working predominantly with children with ASC. The school offers a supportive team environment, ongoing training, and the chance to make a meaningful impact every day.
About the RoleThis position is ideal for someone passionate about supporting children with additional needs and confident in adapting learning to suit individual pupils. You will be working closely with teaching staff and SEND professionals to deliver high-quality support that helps pupils thrive both academically and emotionally.
Key Responsibilities-
Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with ASC within the school’s resource provision.
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Assist in delivering tailored learning activities that meet individual EHCP targets.
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Support pupils in developing communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation skills.
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Work collaboratively with teachers and the SENDCo to implement personalised strategies.
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Promote positive behaviour and help create an inclusive, nurturing learning environment.
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Adapt resources and activities to ensure accessibility for all learners.
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Monitor pupil progress and contribute to ongoing assessments and reports.
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Support pupils during transitions, break times, and structured routines.
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Experience supporting children with SEND, particularly ASC, in a school or similar setting.
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A calm, patient, and resilient approach to supporting pupils with additional needs.
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Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
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A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning.
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Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant) are desirable but not essential.
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Temp-to-perm opportunity offering long-term stability.
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Competitive hourly rate of £14.25–£16.00.
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Supportive school environment with ongoing professional development.
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Opportunity to make a real difference to pupils with ASC.
Ready to take the next step in your SEND career? Apply today and join a school where your support truly matters.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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⭐ Highlight your ASC support experience prominently as this role specifically focuses on children with Autism Spectrum Condition
📊 Quantify your SEND experience: 'Supported 8 pupils with ASC, achieving 85% of EHCP targets'
🎯 Emphasise your experience with EHCP implementation and working with SENDCos in mainstream settings
🤝 Showcase examples of successful one-to-one and small group interventions you've delivered
🌐 Mention any relevant qualifications like Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or autism-specific training
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- •Provided one-to-one ASC support for 6 primary pupils, achieving 78% of individual EHCP targets within academic year
- •Implemented personalised communication strategies for pupils with autism, improving social interaction scores by 45% over 2 terms
- •Collaborated with SENDCo and teaching staff to adapt 15+ learning resources weekly, ensuring accessibility for pupils with additional needs
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Your SEND Teaching Assistant position at the mainstream primary school in Darwen immediately caught my attention, particularly the focus on supporting pupils with ASC within the specialist resource provision. My experience in SEND support and passion for helping children with additional needs aligns perfectly with your requirements for EHCP implementation and one-to-one interventions.
My background in supporting children with autism spectrum conditions has equipped me with the patience, resilience, and adaptability needed to help pupils thrive both academically and emotionally. I am particularly drawn to the collaborative approach with SENDCos and the opportunity to contribute to personalised learning strategies.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you adapt learning materials for pupils with ASC?
- ›Describe your experience implementing EHCP targets
- ›What strategies do you use to support emotional regulation in children with autism?
- ›How do you work collaboratively with SENDCos and teaching staff?
- ›What methods do you use to monitor and assess pupil progress?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time when you helped a child with ASC overcome a learning barrier
- ›Describe a situation where you had to remain calm under pressure with a challenging pupil
- ›Give an example of how you've built a positive relationship with a child with additional needs
- ›Tell me about a time you had to adapt your approach for a pupil who wasn't responding to standard methods
- ›Describe how you've contributed to creating an inclusive classroom environment
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time when you helped a child with ASC overcome a learning barrier
Describe a situation where you had to remain calm under pressure with a challenging pupil