Teaching Assistant SEN

Axcis Education Recruitment; Preston; On-site; GBP 16,420 - 17,527; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£50 shopping voucher for a successful referral

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant in Preston to provide support for students aged 2-19 with complex needs, including ASD and SEMH. The role involves working Monday to Friday, from 8:30am to 3:30pm, with a pay rate of £89-95 per day. Candidates should have proven experience with additional needs, be adaptable and reliable, and support students' learning and wellbeing. This position offers flexibility in working days and contract length.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children or adults with additional needs.
• Ability to support students with complex and varied SEND needs.
• Patient, adaptable, and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class and individual SEND support to students of varied ages.
• Support learning, engagement, and behavior.
• Work closely with teaching staff and the SEND team.
• Support students' independence and wellbeing.

Skills

Experience with children or adults with additional needs

Confidence in supporting students with complex SEND needs

Patience

Adaptability

Reliability

Job description

Position

SEND Teaching Assistant – Preston. A specialist school in Preston is recruiting for a long‑term SEND Teaching Assistant to support students aged 2‑19.

Role

Monday‑Friday, 8:30am‑3:30pm. Pay: £89‑95 per day depending on experience. The role is available 4 or 5 days per week (depending on availability) and involves supporting students with a range of complex needs, including ASD, SEMH, anxiety, behavioural needs, and MLD/SLD. Support will be matched to your experience and strengths.

Responsibilities

• Provide in‑class and individual SEND support to students of varied ages
• Support learning, engagement, and behaviour
• Work closely with teaching staff and the SEND team
• Support students’ independence and wellbeing

Requirements

• Proven experience working with children or adults with additional needs
• Confident supporting students with complex and varied SEND needs
• Patient, adaptable, and reliable

Additional Information

• Days: 4 or 5 days per week (preference‑based)
• Contract: Long‑term or short‑term available
• £50 shopping voucher for a successful referral

Contact

Email: [e-mail] (include a brief overview of relevant experience and availability)

Telephone: [phone] ext 3035

Equal Opportunity Statement

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

Compliance

All staff and volunteers must have an up‑to‑date DBS check, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with DfE guidelines.

Legal

If the position involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.