Teaching Assistant

Permanent part-time job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference SMTA_1789137840
Closing date October 12, 2026
Location Burnley, United Kingdom
Type Part-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

SEN Teaching Assistant

Burnley | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities | Term Time Only

Do you have experience supporting individuals with special educational needs?

Whether your SEN experience comes from schools, care settings, residential support, youth work, nurseries, healthcare, or community-based roles, we'd love to hear from you.

Veritas Education is working with a number of welcoming schools across Burnley that are looking for dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to support children and young people with a range of additional needs.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play an important part in helping pupils access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their individual goals. You may be working on a 1:1 basis, in small groups, or supporting a whole class alongside the teacher.

You could be supporting pupils with:

  • Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
  • ADHD
  • Speech and Language difficulties
  • Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
  • Learning difficulties and additional educational needs
  • Physical or sensory needs

    • What We're Looking For

    We welcome applications from candidates with SEN experience in any sector, including:

  • Schools and education settings
  • Residential care
  • Supported living environments
  • Youth work
  • Nursery settings
  • Healthcare and support work
  • Community and outreach services

    • The ideal candidate will:

  • Be patient, caring and resilient.
  • Be passionate about helping children and young people succeed.
  • Have experience supporting individuals with additional needs.
  • Be able to build strong, positive relationships.
  • Work well as part of a team and use their initiative when needed.

    • What We Offer

  • Competitive rates of pay.
  • Flexible opportunities to suit your availability.
  • Long-term, short-term and permanent roles available.
  • Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
  • Access to training and professional development opportunities.
  • The chance to make a real difference in a child's educational journey.

    • This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to transfer their SEN experience into a school environment or continue building a rewarding career within education.

    Apply today to join our team and support fantastic schools across Burnley.

    Veritas Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

    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.'

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