Job Title: Level 3 Teaching Assistant - 1:1 SEN/SEMH Support (Reception)
Location: Blackburn
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £26,600 - £30,500 (full-year equivalent)
Start Date: September 2025

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in Blackburn. Starting in September 2025, this is a full-time, permanent role working on a 1:1 basis with a pupil in Reception who has Special Educational Needs (SEN) and/or Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide consistent, tailored 1:1 support for a child in Reception with SEN/SEMH needs
Assist children in accessing learning activities and managing emotions and behaviour
Work closely with class teachers, the SENCO
Help create a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment
Support children with personal, social and emotional developmentRequirements:

A recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (essential)
Previous experience working with children with SEN and/or SEMH, ideally in Early Years or Key Stage 1
A calm, patient and empathetic approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A genuine commitment to helping every child succeedWhat We Offer:

A permanent role within a supportive and friendly school
The chance to make a real impact on a child's learning and development
Ongoing opportunities for training and professional growth
Salary range: £26,600 - £30,500, depending on experience

Safeguarding & Application Requirements:
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, and Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our safeguarding policy.

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

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

Apply today to join a team committed to supporting educational development from the early years onward!

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 interviewVeritas 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