Adhoc Sen Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Rishton; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible ad-hoc work

Competitive pay

SEN experience gain

Friendly school environment

Potential longer-term opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking Ad-Hoc SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils in Preston and surrounding areas. Flexible ad-hoc work with competitive pay offers the chance to gain valuable SEN experience in a supportive school environment.

Ideal candidates have experience with SEN or vulnerable young people, remain calm under pressure, and work well within teams. DBS checks and safeguarding measures are a given, with training and proper qualifications required.

Qualifications

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

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

Flexibility

Communication

Teamwork

Calm demeanor

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.

The Role

• 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

The Ideal Candidate

• 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

What’s on Offer

• 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.
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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