Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Rishton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Preston is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist Speech & Language and SEND Support Provision from October 2026 for the remainder of the academic year. The role supports pupils with Speech and Language needs within Year 1 in a small, collaborative team.

The successful candidate will work alongside two colleagues to provide high-quality, individualized support, helping pupils develop communication, confidence, independence, and engagement in a

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with Speech, Language and Communication Needs.

Responsibilities

• Full-time SEND Teaching Assistant within a specialist Speech & Language and SEND Support Provision.
• Supporting pupils with Speech, Language and Communication Needs within Year 1.
• Working alongside two experienced colleagues supporting six pupils within the unit.
• Working closely with teaching staff and SEND professionals to deliver targeted support.
• Encouraging communication, engagement, confidence, and independence.
• Supporting pupils both within the provision and during wider school activities.
• Creating a calm, positive, and inclusive learning environment.

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Speech & Language and SEND Support Provision

Preston | Full Time | Monday-Friday | 8:40am-3:20pm
£14.25 per hour | Weekly Pay

A welcoming and well-established mainstream Primary School in Preston is seeking a caring and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their specialist Speech & Language and SEND Support Provision from October 2026 for the remainder of the academic year.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity to support a small group of pupils with Speech and Language needs and additional SEND requirements within Year 1 in a nurturing and inclusive school environment. The specialist provision provides tailored support to help children develop their communication, confidence, independence, and learning skills.

The successful candidate will work alongside two experienced colleagues, supporting a small group of six children within the provision. This close-knit and collaborative approach allows staff to provide high-quality, individualised support while building strong relationships with pupils and families.

The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos and child-centred approach, with an experienced and collaborative staff team committed to ensuring every child is supported to achieve their full potential. Staffing levels across the school are exceptionally stable, meaning opportunities to join this supportive setting rarely become available.

The school is also proud of its strong community values and regularly hosts fundraisers, celebrations, and whole-school events that encourage families to become actively involved in school life. Senior Leaders place great importance on building positive relationships with parents and carers and, as a result, have built an excellent reputation within the wider Preston community.

This role would suit both recently qualified Teaching Assistants looking to gain valuable SEND experience, as well as experienced support staff seeking a long-term opportunity within a welcoming and supportive school.

The Role:

• Full-time SEND Teaching Assistant position within a specialist Speech & Language and SEND Support Provision
• Supporting pupils with Speech, Language and Communication Needs within Year 1
• Working alongside two experienced colleagues supporting six pupils within the unit
• Working closely with teaching staff and SEND professionals to deliver targeted support
• Encouraging communication, engagement, confidence, and independence
• Supporting pupils both within the provision and during wider school activities
• Creating a calm, positive, and inclusive learning environment
• Monday to Friday, 8:40am-3:20pm
• Starting in October 2026 and continuing for the remainder of the academic year
• Potential opportunity for a permanent role