Specialist Teaching Assistant - Burnley

About the role:

Justteachers is seeking a Specialist Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant specialist school in the Burnley area on a long term basis.
The full time post is due to start in September 2026, with shortlisting currently taking place.

The school provides a highly supportive and inclusive environment for pupils with a range of complex needs, including SEND and SEMH. Staff work collaboratively to ensure each learner receives personalised support to help them engage, progress and achieve positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing targeted support to pupils with specialist needs on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Assisting teachers in delivering highly differentiated learning activities
• Supporting emotional regulation, behaviour and wellbeing using positive, relationship based approaches

Pre requisites:

• Relevant qualifications or specialist experience supporting pupils with additional needs
• Proven experience working within a SEND, SEMH or specialist educational setting
• Strong knowledge of inclusive strategies, behaviour support and safeguarding
• Two education or school based references