Teaching Assistant – SEN & Student Support

Teaching Personnel; Leyland; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay through PAYE

Dedicated consultant support

Access to high-quality CPD and培训

Opportunities to progress your career

Rewarding role making a difference

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant to join a thriving secondary school in Leyland. This temporary/full-time role offers excellent opportunities to support students' progress, confidence and wellbeing, with a pay rate of from £14.25 per hour.

The role involves assisting lessons, delivering small-group interventions, and supporting pupils with SEN, under the guidance of the teaching team. Start date from November 2026 or sooner, with flexible progression prospects.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in a school, coaching, mentoring, youth work, or similar setting.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above.
• TA qualifications are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students in lessons across a range of subjects.
• Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions, including SEN support.
• Help create a positive, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation and activities.
• Encourage student confidence, independence and achievement.
• Support behaviour management and student wellbeing throughout the day.

Skills

Experience with young people in school

Strong communication skills

Relationship-building

Patient and adaptable

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above)

TA qualifications desirable

Job description

Teaching Personnel are seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant to join a thriving secondary school in Leyland. This temporary/full-time role offers excellent opportunities to support students' progress, confidence and wellbeing, with a pay rate of from £14.25 per hour.

The role involves assisting lessons, delivering small-group interventions, and supporting pupils with SEN, under the guidance of the teaching team. Start date from November 2026 or sooner, with flexible progression prospects.