SEND Teaching Assistant

Vetro Recruitment; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join our team in Preston (PR3), Lancashire. You will support children with complex needs within a fully integrated education, care, and clinical environment, helping young people aged 8 to 18 develop essential life skills in a nurturing setting.

Based in Preston, the role offers opportunities to work with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other complex needs, assisting staff with tailored programmes while promoting a safe, inclusive

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required; a passion for helping children is essential.
• Experience working with children or young people with SEND is desirable.
• DBS checks and reference verification are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and complex needs.
• Assist teaching staff with tailored educational programmes and activities.
• Promote positive behaviour and create an inclusive environment.

Skills

Empathy

Experience with SEND

DBS checks

Job description

Job Title

SEND Teaching Assistant

Location

Preston (PR3), Lancashire

Employment Type

Temporary to Permanent, Term Time only

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join our team in Preston (PR3), Lancashire.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to support children with complex needs within a fully integrated education, care, and clinical environment. You will play a vital part in helping young people aged 8 to 18 years develop essential skills for life in a nurturing and innovative setting.

Key Responsibilities

As a SEND Teaching Assistant based in Preston, your daily duties will include:

• Supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and associated complex needs in their learning and development.
• Assisting teaching staff in delivering tailored educational programmes and activities.
• Promoting positive behaviour and creating a safe, inclusive environment for all students.

Requirements & Qualifications

To be successful as a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will need:

• No specific qualifications are required, but a passion for helping children reach their full potential is essential.
• Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs is desirable.
• Mandatory compliance with DBS checks and reference verification in line with government regulations and safer recruitment practices.

Benefits & Work Environment

• Access to comprehensive training programmes to support your professional development.
• Opportunities to work in a beautiful countryside setting with access to outdoor activities and community engagement.
• Supportive team environment with ongoing mentoring and career growth opportunities.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer, and decisions are made on merit alone.