Secondary SEND Support TA — 1:1 & Small Group Impact

Just Teachers Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Just Teachers Ltd in Preston is seeking a dedicated Secondary Teaching Assistant for a long-term, full-time role starting September 2026 in a mainstream secondary school. You will provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND, monitor progress and adapt resources to meet individual needs.

You will work closely with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals, supporting behaviour management, exam periods, transitions and recording pupil progress to inform planning and raise

Qualifications

• Deliver targeted 1:1 support for pupils with EHCPs and additional learning needs.
• Adapt classroom resources to meet individual SEND requirements.
• Lead small intervention groups focusing on literacy, numeracy and social development.
• Implement behaviour support strategies in line with pupil plans.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide detailed feedback to teaching staff.
• Support pupils during lessons, exams, transitions and unstructured times.
• Work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs and external professionals.
• Encourage pupil engagement, confidence and independence within the classroom.
• Assist with record keeping and pupil progress tracking.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted 1:1 support for pupils with EHCPs and additional learning needs.
• Adapt classroom resources to meet individual SEND requirements.
• Lead small intervention groups focusing on literacy, numeracy and social development.
• Implement behaviour support strategies in line with pupil plans.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide detailed feedback to teaching staff.
• Support pupils during lessons, exams, transitions and unstructured times.
• Work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs and external professionals.
• Encourage pupil engagement, confidence and independence within the classroom.
• Assist with record keeping and pupil progress tracking.

Skills

1:1 SEN support

Behaviour management

Group interventions

Record keeping

Pupil engagement

Job description

Just Teachers Ltd in Preston is seeking a dedicated Secondary Teaching Assistant for a long-term, full-time role starting September 2026 in a mainstream secondary school. You will provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND, monitor progress and adapt resources to meet individual needs.

You will work closely with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals, supporting behaviour management, exam periods, transitions and recording pupil progress to inform planning and raise