Flexible Sen Support Staff Required

Teaching Personnel; Rishton; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

CPD training

Weekly pay

Career pathways

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Preston is seeking flexible SEN Support Staff to work across a range of specialist schools. The role offers ad hoc, part‑time hours with pay at £14.25 per hour and opportunities to gain experience in diverse educational settings.

Responsibilities include 1:1 or small group classroom support, helping pupils with academics, and supporting communication, social, and emotional needs while building positive relationships with learners. DBS checks and training provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in education, care, youth work, coaching or similar sectors.
• Comfortable working with children who may require additional support.
• Able to develop positive relationships with pupils from diverse backgrounds.
• Patient, resilient and adaptable with a calm professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support to pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.
• Support pupils with academic tasks and engagement in lessons.
• Assist with communication, social interaction and emotional regulation.
• Encourage positive behaviour and implement behaviour support strategies.
• Support students during breaktimes, enrichment activities and educational visits.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and pastoral teams to meet learning targets.
• Help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment.
• Contribute to safeguarding and welfare checks as required.

Job description

Flexible SEN Support Staff Required - Preston Specialist Schools

Teaching Personnel | £14.25 per hour | Flexible Ad Hoc Work Available

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs? Looking for flexible work that fits around your commitments while making a genuine difference in the classroom? Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting dedicated and enthusiastic Support Staff to work on an ad hoc basis across a range of specialist schools in Preston. These schools cater for pupils with a variety of needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD), communication needs, physical disabilities, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience in education, care, youth work, coaching, support work, psychology, health and social care, or anyone with a passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning.

As a Specialist Support Assistant, you may be responsible for:

• Providing classroom support to pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
• Supporting pupils with academic tasks and engagement in lessons
• Building positive relationships to help learners develop confidence and independence
• Assisting pupils with communication, social interaction and emotional regulation
• Encouraging positive behaviour and implementing behaviour support strategies
• Supporting students during breaktimes, enrichment activities and educational visits
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and pastoral teams to meet individual learning targets
• Helping to create a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where all pupils can thrive

We would love to hear from candidates who are:

• Patient, resilient and adaptable
• Positive role models with a calm and professional approach
• Comfortable working with children who may require additional support
• Confident building relationships with young people from a range of backgroundsAvailable for flexible work throughout the academic year
• Experienced within education, care, residential support, youth work, sports coaching or similar sectors

What Teaching Personnel Offers

• Competitive pay rate of £14.25 per hour
• Flexible work to fit around your availability
• Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of specialist settings
• Ongoing support from a dedicated local consultant
• Access to free and discounted CPD training courses
• Pathways into long-term and permanent school-based roles
• Weekly pay through Teaching Personnel's payroll system

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to transfer your skills into education, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to support young people who benefit from additional guidance, encouragement and consistency in their school day.

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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Flexible SEN Support Staff Required Preston, Lancashire, England