1:1 TEACHING ASSISTANT

Lancashire County Council; Bonds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time hours

9:00-3:30 schedule

Supportive environment

Immediate start

Job summary

Lancashire County Council, in a rural primary school near Preston, is seeking a Teaching Assistant for a full-time position starting as soon as possible.

You will provide 1:1 support to a Year 6 pupil with ASD, aiding learning, communication and emotional development throughout the school day. Experience with Speech and Language interventions is a plus. Immediate start available, with a welcoming environment and opportunities to make a real difference.

Qualifications

• Experience working within Key Stage 2 (KS2).
• Previous experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), particularly ASD.
• Patient, nurturing and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build positive relationships.
• Experience delivering or supporting Speech and Language interventions (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a Year 6 pupil with ASD.
• Support the pupil's learning, communication and emotional development throughout the day.
• Assist with daily Speech and Language support or programmes where required.

Skills

KS2 experience

SEN ASD experience

Patience and adaptability

Communication skills

Job description

Location , PR3

Summary LTAare currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistantto join a welcoming rural primary school near Preston on a full-time basis, starting as soon as possible.

This rewarding role involves providing 1:1 support to a Year 6 pupil with an ASD diagnosis. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the child's learning, communication, and emotional development throughout the school day. The pupil also requires daily Speech and Language support, so experience working alongside Speech and Language programmes would be advantageous.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working within Key Stage 2
• Previous experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), particularly ASD
• A patient, nurturing, and adaptable approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• Experience delivering or supporting Speech and Language interventions (preferred)

What We Offer:

• Full-time hours (9:00am - 3:30pm)
• Supportive and friendly school environment
• Opportunity to make a real difference to a child's educational journey
• Immediate start available

Reed Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, including a Children’s barred list check and satisfactory referencing. Reed are committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Equal Opportunities statement An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.