SEN Teaching Assistant - Agency basis

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

Job summary

Join a leading education agency as a flexible SEN Teaching Assistant in Preston, providing crucial support to students with special educational needs. With competitive daily rates and the opportunity for professional development, you can make a significant impact while fitting work around your schedule. All experience levels welcome!

Benefits

Flexible work options

Weekly pay

Professional development opportunities

Free child protection training

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs.
• Willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils with special educational needs.
• Assist in adapting classroom activities to meet individual learning needs.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and school staff.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Calm and patient approach

Job description

Flexible SEN Teaching Assistant – Agency Basis

Locations: Primary and Secondary Schools across Preston
Flexible Hours | Competitive Daily Rates | Immediate Start Available

Are you a passionate and adaptable SEN Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work that fits around your schedule? We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our agency team, providing support in a range of SEN roles across mainstream and specialist schools in the Preston area. Whether you are experienced or just beginning your career in education, we welcome your application.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils with special educational needs, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and MLD

• Assist in adapting classroom activities to meet individual learning needs

• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and school staff to support pupil progress and well-being

• Help maintain a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs (in schools or similar settings)

• A calm, patient, and flexible approach to supporting learning

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

What We Offer:

• Flexible work to suit your availability and preferences

• Regular placements across a variety of Preston schools

• Competitive daily rates with weekly pay

• Access to professional development and training opportunities

If you are committed to supporting the education and well-being of pupils with SEN and value the flexibility of agency work, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us for more information about joining our SEN support team.

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.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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