SEMH Teaching Assistant Burnley

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with SEN or SEMH needs? I work with primary schools across East Lancashire, including Burnley, Blackburn, Accrington, Nelson, Padiham and…

Pay rate £97 – £120/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 3 September 2026

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Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with SEN or SEMH needs?

I work with primary schools across East Lancashire, including Burnley, Blackburn, Accrington, Nelson, Padiham and surrounding areas, and I'm currently looking for dedicated TAs to join our network.

Schools are looking for TAs with:

Previous classroom or school-based experience
Relevant qualifications, such as Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching & Learning
Experience supporting children with SEN and/or SEMH needs
A patient, resilient and supportive approach
The ability to build positive relationships with pupilsThe right role can be found for the right person. Whether you're looking for a long-term position in one school, regular supply work or something more flexible, I can help find an opportunity that suits your experience and availability.

Full-time and part-time opportunities are available, with roles across a range of primary year groups and settings.

If you're looking for your next SEMH TA role in Burnley or across East Lancashire, get in touch today to discuss what's available.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP

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 interviewAll pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 14.3% 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.

Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these

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