L3 SEN TA - September start

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Free CPD and SEN training

Permanent position potential

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting for a dedicated Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Preston on a temporary-to-permanent basis. Start date: September 2026.

You will support pupils aged 4–16 with EHCPs and a range of needs in a nurturing, inclusive environment. The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, assisting teachers with engaging lessons, promoting social, emotional, and academic development, and helping pupils achieve their goals with a patient,

Qualifications

• A Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs.
• Caring, patient and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Assisting teachers in delivering engaging and differentiated lessons.
• Encouraging pupils' social, emotional, and academic development.
• Promoting positive behaviour and supporting pupils to reach their individual goals.
• Supporting pupils with communication, independence, and personal care where required.
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and the wider school team.

Skills

Caring and patient

Strong communication

Teamwork skills

Adaptability

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

L3 SEN TA - September start!

Contract: Full-time | Temporary to Permanent through agency

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)

Teaching Personnel is recruiting on behalf of a specialist SEN school in Preston for a dedicated and compassionate Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team on a temporary-to-permanent basis. The school supports pupils aged 4–16 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and a range of additional needs, including autism, communication difficulties, moderate to severe learning difficulties, and complex needs. The school provides a supportive, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every pupil is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

The role will involve:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.


• Assisting teachers in delivering engaging and differentiated lessons.


• Encouraging pupils' social, emotional, and academic development.


• Promoting positive behaviour and supporting pupils to reach their individual goals.


• Supporting pupils with communication, independence, and personal care where required.


• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and the wider school team.

To be considered, you will need:

• A Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).


• Experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs.


• A caring, patient, and resilient approach.


• Strong communication and teamwork skills.


• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.

Teaching Personnel offers:

• Competitive weekly pay.


• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.


• Free CPD and SEN training opportunities.


• The opportunity to secure a permanent position within the school.


• Access to a variety of rewarding education roles across Lancashire.

If you're passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want to make a positive impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.

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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