SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Preston, Lancashire
Pay: £13.75 - £14.50 per hour
Location: Various Primary and Secondary Schools across Preston
Start Date: ASAP

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual with a passion for supporting children with special educational needs (SEN)? We are currently seeking enthusiastic and experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to work across a range of schools in the Preston area.

About the Role:
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils with a variety of additional needs including Autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and behavioural challenges. Working closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals, you will help to create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every child can thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one or small group support to pupils with SEN.
• Assist in the implementation of individual education plans (IEPs).
• Support class teachers with classroom management and lesson delivery.
• Promote positive behaviour and social development.
• Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback to staff and parents where appropriate.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN (in a school, care, or community setting).
• A patient, calm, and empathetic nature.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Relevant qualifications such as a Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant certificate are desirable but not essential.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly pay (£13.75 - £14.50 per hour)
• Flexibility to work in a variety of school settings
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Temp-to-perm opportunities

If you are interested in this position, please click apply now and we will be contact within the next 48 hours to discuss next steps.

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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.
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