SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary School

Teaching Personnel; Preston; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check

Safeguarding training

Holiday pay included

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support a primary school in Preston. The role is full-time, long-term, starting September 2026, with a 8:45am–3:30pm schedule and a pay rate of £14.30 per hour.

You will provide 1:1 support across KS1, help pupils access learning, and work with teachers and the SENCO to implement personalised learning plans in a nurturing, inclusive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs.
• Patient, empathetic and resilient approach to working with young learners.
• Ability to adapt support strategies to meet a range of needs.
• All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 SEN support for pupils across Key Stage 1.
• Assist with personalised learning strategies tailored to individual needs.
• Work closely with class teachers and the SENCO to implement support plans.
• Promote a positive, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Encourage engagement, independence and emotional wellbeing.

Skills

1:1 SEN support

Patience

Empathy

Resilience

Adaptability

Education

Relevant qualifications and training

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary School (Preston, PR1)

Start Date: September 2026 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:45am–3:30pm Pay Rate: Competitive – £14.30 per hour Contract: Full-time, long-term

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school based in the Preston (PR3) area. This full-time position involves providing 1:1 support for multiple children across KS1 , helping them access learning and thrive in the classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 SEN support for pupils across Key Stage 1.
• Assist with personalised learning strategies tailored to individual needs.
• Work closely with class teachers and the SENCO to implement support plans.
• Promote a positive, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Encourage engagement, independence and emotional wellbeing.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs.
• A patient, empathetic and resilient approach to working with young learners.
• Ability to adapt support strategies to meet a range of needs.
• All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working with children with Autism (ASC)
• ADHD
• Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)

Benefits

• All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
• 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.

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.

This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.