SEN Teaching Assistant – Full Time

Location: Preston
Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:45am – 3:30pm
Pay Rate: £14.30 per hour
Start: ASAP / Ongoing

About the Role

A caring and inclusive primary school in Preston is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full‑time basis. This role involves providing tailored support to pupils with Special Educational Needs, helping them access learning, build confidence, and thrive in the classroom.

If you have a passion for supporting children with additional needs and creating positive learning opportunities, this role could be ideal for you.

Your Responsibilities

Providing 1:1 or small‑group SEN support
Implementing targeted learning strategies under teacher/ SENCO guidance
Supporting pupils with a range of needs, such as ASD, ADHD, speech & language, SEMH, or learning delays
Helping pupils regulate emotions and behaviour
Assisting with classroom routines and personalised learning plans
Promoting independence, engagement, and wellbeing
Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and parents

What We’re Looking For

Experience supporting children with SEN (school‑based preferred)
Calm, patient, and nurturing approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to follow personalised support plans
Reliability and commitment to Monday–Friday, 08:45am–3:30pm
A genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs

What’s On Offer

£14.30 per hour
Full‑time position with consistent school hours
Supportive SENCO and experienced staff team
Meaningful role making a real impact in children’s lives
Ongoing professional development opportunities

If you’re compassionate, committed, and excited about supporting pupils with additional needs, we’d love to hear from you.

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.
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