Teaching Assistant

Vetro Recruitment; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to work full-time in Preston. The successful candidate will support children with various needs, including autism and learning disabilities, both in classrooms and small groups. Key responsibilities include supervising activities, assisting with tasks, and promoting positive learning environments. Applicants must have experience in education and a current DBS check. This role offers excellent pay rates and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Excellent rates of pay

Weekly pay

Flexible working hours

Support from a dedicated consultant

Agency worker of the month recognition

Opportunity to win £1000

24-hour registration for DBS

Holiday Pay

Contributed pension

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with additional needs is essential.
• Current DBS check or willingness to obtain.
• References covering the last two years are required.

Responsibilities

• Support and supervise educational games and activities.
• Prepare the classroom before lessons.
• Work in small groups and 1:1 with children.
• Assist teachers in managing classroom behavior.
• Help children who need extra support with tasks.
• Supervise group activities.

Skills

Experience supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs

Classroom support experience

Effective communication skills

Understanding of varied support needs

Job description

Are you a SEN Teaching Assistant ready for a new role? Would you like to work in an SEN setting in Preston, supporting children within the classroom? We are looking for enthusiastic Teaching Assistants for a full‑time role in an SEN school in Preston. You will be supporting children aged (phone number removed) or within small groups. Pupils within the school have varying needs, including autism, learning disabilities and complex needs.

Key Requirements

• Experience and understanding of how to support young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs
• School experience supporting students in a classroom or 1‑1
• References covering the last two years
• Hold a current DBS on the update service, or are willing to complete a new DBS
• The Right to Work in the UK

Duties

• Supporting and supervising educational games, sports, and craft activities
• Preparing the classroom before lessons
• Working with pupils in small groups and working 1:1 with children with additional needs
• Putting together displays of children's work
• Supporting teachers in managing class behaviour
• Helping children who need extra support to complete tasks
• Supervising group activities

Benefits

• Excellent rates of pay, weekly pay, and no payroll charges
• Flexible working hours to suit your needs
• Vetro Mobile App for communicating shift availability and booking work
• Support from an education‑led consultant with a personal relationship
• Agency worker of the month
• Entry into our Golden Ticket to win £1000
• 24‑hour registration (Online Enhanced DBS)
• Holiday Pay – paid weekly or accumulated in a holiday pot
• Contributed pension

Sound like your ideal role? We would love to hear from you. Click 'APPLY' now and one of the Vetro team will be in touch.

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