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Full Time - SEN Teaching Assistant

  1. Primary SEN Support
  2. Lancashire
Date posted : 26/03/26
  1. Full Time
£14.30 - 14.30 per hour
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Job description

Full-Time SEN Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support – Year 4)

Location: PR4 area, Preston
Start Date: After the Easter holidays – April 2026
Hours: 8:45am – 3:30pm (30‑minute unpaid break)
Pay: Competitive – £14.30 per hour
Contract: Full-time, ongoing

 

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and patient SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a child in Year 4. The pupil requires social and emotional support and help staying on task throughout the school day. The ideal candidate will be calm, nurturing, and confident in promoting positive behaviour and engagement in learning.

This is a highly rewarding role where you will play a key part in helping the pupil feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide 1:1 support for a Year 4 pupil with social, emotional and behavioural needs
  • Help the pupil stay focused, regulate emotions, and engage positively during lessons
  • Use a nurturing and consistent approach to behaviour
  • Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to follow tailored support strategies
  • Encourage independence and confidence
  • Build a positive and trusting relationship with the pupil

 

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience supporting pupils with SEN is desirable but not essential
  • A calm, patient, and resilient nature
  • Ability to form positive relationships with children
  • Someone reliable, enthusiastic, and committed to helping children thrive
  • Good communication skills and a proactive approach

 

What the School Offers

  • A welcoming and supportive staff team
  • Ongoing guidance from the SENCO
  • A rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to a child’s school experience

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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