SEN Teaching Assistant
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SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Preston.
Salary: £12.90+ per hour based on experience and additional duties.
Hours: Full-time.
Contract: Temporary.
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? Do you have the patience, dedication, and creativity to support students in reaching their full potential? If so, we want YOU to join our team!
About the Role:
We are seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to work within our inclusive and supportive school environment. You will work closely with teachers and other professionals to provide tailored support to children with a range of special educational needs, ensuring they feel valued and empowered to succeed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting individual or small groups of students with special educational needs in their learning.
- Assisting the classroom teacher with differentiated lesson plans to meet the needs of SEN pupils.
- Encouraging independence, confidence, and social interaction for children with learning difficulties.
- Monitoring and reporting student progress to teachers and SENCOs (Special Educational Needs Coordinators).
- Helping to create a positive and safe learning environment where all students feel included.
About You:
- Experience working with children, preferably within an SEN setting.
- Patience, empathy, and strong communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- A passion for supporting children with diverse needs and a commitment to their development.
- Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent) are desirable but not essential.
If you are committed to helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential, we'd love to hear from you!
To Apply:
Send your CV to katie.wilson@teachingpersonnel.com
Join us and be part of something special!
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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