SEN TA

Teaching Personnel; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is looking for passionate and adaptable Teaching Assistants in Preston to support children with Special Educational Needs. Responsibilities include providing tailored support, assisting teachers, and maintaining a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will have prior experience with SEN and an enhanced DBS check. This flexible role offers competitive daily rates and the chance to work in supportive schools. Ongoing professional development and career support are also provided.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates of pay

Flexible working hours

Ongoing CPD and career support

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people with Special Educational Needs.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply.
• A calm, patient, and proactive approach when supporting children.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils with diverse SEN needs.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering lessons and interventions.
• Help maintain a nurturing and safe classroom environment.

Skills

Experience with children with SEN

Understanding of autism, ADHD, SEMH

Calm and patient approach

Flexibility and adaptability

Job description

Overview

Are you a passionate and adaptable Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs? We’re currently recruiting for enthusiastic and reliable SEN Teaching Assistants to join Teaching Personnel on an adhoc basis. We work closely with a variety of primary and secondary SEN provisions in the Preston and surrounding areas, including Leyland and Bamber Bridge.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils with diverse SEN needs.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering lessons and interventions.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Help pupils develop independence, confidence, and social skills.
• Maintain a nurturing and safe classroom environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience working with children, young people or adults with SEN (not necessarily within a school setting).
• Understanding of autism, ADHD, SEMH, or other additional needs.
• A calm, patient, and proactive approach to supporting children.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to apply).
• Flexibility and availability for ad hoc cover at short notice.

Benefits

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Flexible working to fit your schedule, full-time and part-time bookings available.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive SEN school with excellent facilities.
• Ongoing CPD and career support through our agency.

If you’re passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people and enjoy flexible working, we’d love to hear from you.

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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