Specialist Teaching Assistant Location: Preston Pay: £12.90+ per hour Contract: Temporary Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm Are you experienced in supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
Do you have the dedication and compassion to make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable young people?
About the Role: Teaching Personnel is recruiting for an SEN Teaching Assistant to join an Ofsted-rated Outstanding SEN school in Preston.
The school caters to pupils aged 4-19 with severe and profound learning difficulties, including those with Autism Spectrum Conditions and complex medical needs.The school's innovative curriculum focuses on five key areas: Communication, Thinking, Well-being, Body, and World.
Each pupil's unique needs are met through a personalised approach guided by their Education Health Care Plan (EHCP).
The school also prioritises practical, hands-on learning, often engaging with the local community to enrich students' skills and experiences.
Your role and responsibilites: Provide tailored support for SEN pupils, working 1:1 and with small groups.
Help students overcome barriers to learning and develop confidence.
Assist with general classroom tasks and behaviour management.
Use effective strategies to manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour.
Motivate and inspire students to actively engage in their education.
Must have an enhanced child and adult DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one) What we are looking for: Previous experience working with SEN children in a school or similar setting (preferred).
Confidence in working with vulnerable individuals on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.
A patient, compassionate, and adaptable approach to learning and behaviour support.
A genuine passion for helping young people achieve their potential.
If you're ready to inspire and empower young learners, we'd love to hear from you!
Submit your CV today and take the next step in your career as an SEN Teaching Assistant.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
This advert is for a temporary position.
In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training.
All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
This advert is for a temporary position.
In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training.
All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.