SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to support children with special educational needs across various schools in Preston. This role involves providing tailored support to students with diverse needs, including Autism and ADHD, ensuring a nurturing environment for their development. The position offers competitive hourly pay, flexibility in work settings, and opportunities for ongoing professional development. If you have a passion for making a difference and are committed to safeguarding children, this role could be perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Flexibility to work in various settings

Ongoing professional development

Temp-to-perm opportunities

Free child protection training

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special educational needs.
• Relevant qualifications such as Teaching Assistant certificates are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to pupils with SEN.
• Assist in implementing individual education plans (IEPs).
• Monitor and record student progress.

Skills

Experience with SEN

Patience

Empathy

Classroom management

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant Certificate

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Certificate

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Preston, Lancashire
Pay: £13.75 - £14.50 per hour
Location: Various Primary and Secondary Schools across Preston
Start Date: ASAP

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual with a passion for supporting children with special educational needs (SEN)? We are currently seeking enthusiastic and experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to work across a range of schools in the Preston area.

About the Role:
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils with a variety of additional needs including Autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and behavioural challenges. Working closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals, you will help to create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every child can thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one or small group support to pupils with SEN.
• Assist in the implementation of individual education plans (IEPs).
• Support class teachers with classroom management and lesson delivery.
• Promote positive behaviour and social development.
• Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback to staff and parents where appropriate.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN (in a school, care, or community setting).
• A patient, calm, and empathetic nature.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Relevant qualifications such as a Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant certificate are desirable but not essential.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly pay (£13.75 - £14.50 per hour)
• Flexibility to work in a variety of school settings
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Temp-to-perm opportunities

If you are interested in this position, please click apply now and we will be contact within the next 48 hours to discuss next steps.

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.
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