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Adhoc SEN Teaching Assistants needed!

  1. Primary SEN Support
  2. Lancashire
Date posted : 24/03/26
  1. Flexible Working
£13.75 - 14.00 per hour

Job description

Adhoc SEN Teaching Assistants needed! 

Teaching Personnel are working specialist primary and secondary SEN provisions in the Preston and surrounding areas to recruit committed SEN Teaching Assistants for adhoc work, with potnetial for full-time or permanent contracts. These roles are suited to candidates with experience supporting children or adults with Special Educational Needs, including ASD, SEMH, ADHD or learning difficulties. The settings we work with provide a supportive and structured environment, focusing on individual needs, emotional wellbeing and positive outcomes for pupils.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils on a one-to-one basis or in small groups, assist with learning activities, and help manage behaviour in line with school policies. You will work closely with teachers and support staff to help pupils access the curriculum and develop both academically and socially.

Requirements for the role include:

• Experience working with children or adults with SEN or additional needs, not necessarily within an educational setting. 
• A patient, caring and resilient approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships and support emotional regulation.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare.

Teaching Personnel offer competitive weekly pay, ongoing training opportunities and dedicated support from your consultant throughout the placement.

If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and would like to hear more, apply today and Katie will be in touch!

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.
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