Graduate SEN Teaching Assistants needed!

TN United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading educational provider as a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant in Preston. This role offers passionate graduates the chance to support children with special educational needs, gain hands-on experience, and develop professionally in a rewarding environment. Work flexible hours in a supportive setting, making a real impact in students' lives.

Benefits

Training and professional development opportunities

Hands-on experience in a supportive SEN school

Free child protection training

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children with SEN.
• Relevant qualification in Education or Psychology.
• Experience working with children is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students with special educational needs.
• Assisting teachers with lesson delivery.
• Encouraging independence and confidence in pupils.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Patience

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Education

Psychology

Job description

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistants needed!, Preston

Client: Teaching Personnel

Location: Preston, United Kingdom

Job Category: Education

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: acd09b81c39e

Job Views: 3

Posted: 14.05.2025

Expiry Date: 28.06.2025

Job Description:

Exciting Opportunity for Graduate Students!

Join Teaching Personnel as a SEN Teaching Assistant!

Are you a passionate graduate student looking to gain hands-on experience in Special Educational Needs (SEN) education? Do you want to make a real impact in the lives of children with diverse learning needs? Are you seeking flexible, full-time or part-time work?

We are looking for enthusiastic and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to work closely with fantastic Primary and Secondary SEN Schools across Lancashire. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable experience, and work in a supportive and rewarding environment.

Location: All of Lancashire including Preston, Chorley, Leyland, Blackpool, East Lancashire
Hours: 08:30 - 15:30; Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP

Your Role:

• Supporting students with a range of special educational needs in the classroom
• Assisting teachers with lesson delivery and adapting materials to students' needs
• Encouraging independence and confidence in pupils
• Helping create an inclusive and engaging learning environment
• Providing emotional and behavioral support where needed

What we are looking for:

• A passion for working with children with SEN
• A relevant qualification (or currently studying at postgraduate level) in Education, Psychology, SEN, etc.
• Patience, empathy, and strong communication skills
• Experience working with children (desirable but not essential)
• A proactive and positive attitude

Why join Teaching Personnel?

• Gain hands-on experience in a supportive SEN school
• Training and professional development opportunities
• The chance to make a real difference in children's lives

Join us in making a difference - apply today!

All applicants will require appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ section on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will include 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This is a temporary position, with potential for permanent roles in the future.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We conduct safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, which may include online searches of shortlisted applicants.

We offer free child protection and prevent duty training to all registered candidates. Candidates must undertake or have completed a valid enhanced DBS check, with full assistance provided.

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