Adhoc SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Preston; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible ad-hoc work

Friendly school environment

Competitive pay rates

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking an Ad-Hoc SEN Teaching Assistant in Preston and surrounding areas. The role offers flexible work, immediate start, and competitive daily pay to support children with additional needs in specialist educational settings.

You will assist across diverse age groups, provide one-to-one and small group support, and help with learning, communication, and emotional regulation while adapting to varying classroom environments.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEN children or vulnerable young people is desirable.
• All applicants require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

Responsibilities

• Providing classroom support across different age groups and needs.
• Working one-to-one and in small groups with pupils with SEND.
• Supporting pupils with learning, communication, and emotional regulation.
• Assisting teachers in creating a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Adapting to different classroom settings and daily requirements.

Skills

SEN experience

Adaptability

Communication skills

Job description

Ad-Hoc SEN Teaching Assistant
Preston & surrounding areas, Flexible work available, Competitive daily pay, Immediate Start

A variety of specialist settings in Preston are looking for reliable, caring, and adaptable SEN Teaching Assistants to provide ad-hoc support on a flexible basis. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking flexible work while making a meaningful impact supporting children and young people with additional needs in a specialist educational setting.

• Providing classroom support across different age groups and needs
• Working one-to-one and in small groups with pupils with SEND
• Supporting pupils with learning, communication, and emotional regulation
• Assisting teachers in creating a positive and engaging learning environment
• Adapting to different classroom settings and daily requirements

• Experience working with SEN children or vulnerable young people is desirable
• Flexible, dependable, and able to adapt quickly
• Calm, patient, and supportive nature
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Backgrounds in education, care, youth work, or support work welcomed

• Flexible ad-hoc work to fit around your availability
• Competitive rates of pay
• Opportunity to gain valuable SEN experience
• Friendly and supportive school environment
• Potential for longer-term opportunities

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.
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