SEND Teaching Assistant for Autistic Learners

The Witherslack Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction & training

School holidays

Career progression

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing tools

Medical cover

Great facilities

Refer-a-friend £1k

Pension

Job summary

The Witherslack Group in Preston is hiring a Teaching and Learning Assistant on a full-time fixed-term contract (Nov 2026–Jul 2027). You’ll help children learn, reach their potential and build self-esteem, including pupils with ASD/SEMH needs.

You’ll receive a comprehensive induction, on-the-job training and access to generous benefits, holiday, progression paths, flexible options, wellbeing support, medical cover and a contributory pension in a supportive, well-resourced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special educational needs is preferred.
• Ability to support learning and raise self-esteem.
• Reliable and committed to delivering inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom learning and student development.
• Assist teachers and therapists to implement lesson plans.
• Promote inclusion and positive behaviours.

Skills

Resilience

Team player

Communication

Job description

The Witherslack Group in Preston is hiring a Teaching and Learning Assistant on a full-time fixed-term contract (Nov 2026–Jul 2027). You’ll help children learn, reach their potential and build self-esteem, including pupils with ASD/SEMH needs.

You’ll receive a comprehensive induction, on-the-job training and access to generous benefits, holiday, progression paths, flexible options, wellbeing support, medical cover and a contributory pension in a supportive, well-resourced environment.