Complex Needs Teaching Assistant - Preston

Just Teachers Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers is seeking a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant specialist school in the Preston area on a long-term basis. The full-time post is due to start in September 2026, with shortlisting currently taking place.

The school offers a nurturing environment and works closely as a team to support pupils with complex needs, helping them engage, develop independence and make meaningful progress.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications or experience supporting pupils with complex needs.
• Proven experience working in a SEND or specialist educational setting.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, personal care, sensory learning and communication strategies.
• Two education or school-based references.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with complex and multiple needs.
• Assisting with personal care, sensory activities and communication support where required.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and support staff to implement individual education and care plans.

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

Communication support

Safeguarding

Personal care

Job description

About the role:

Justteachers is seeking a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant specialist school in the Preston area on a long-term basis.
The full-time post is due to start in September 2026, with shortlisting currently taking place.

The school offers a highly nurturing and inclusive environment, supporting pupils with complex learning, communication, medical and physical needs. Staff work closely as a team to ensure every learner is supported to engage, develop independence and achieve meaningful progress.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with complex and multiple needs
• Assisting with personal care, sensory activities and communication support where required
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and support staff to implement individual education and care plans

Pre-requisites:

• Relevant qualifications or experience supporting pupils with complex needs
• Proven experience working in a SEND or specialist educational setting
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, personal care, sensory learning and communication strategies
• Two education or school-based references