Graduate Teaching Assistant

Job Advert: Graduate Teaching Assistant – SEN School (Preston)
Location: Preston
Pay Rate: £13.75 per hour
Job Type: Full-time, Temporary (with opportunity to go Temp to Perm)

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for supporting young people with special educational needs? Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Graduate Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist SEN school in Preston. This role is ideal for someone looking to gain valuable experience in education and make a real difference in the lives of pupils with SEN and SEMH needs.

About the Role:
You will be supporting pupils aged 5–16 with a range of special educational needs, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties. Your role will involve providing one-to-one and small group support, promoting positive behaviour, and helping pupils to access a personalised curriculum in a nurturing and structured environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored academic and emotional support to pupils with SEN and SEMH needs.
• Assist teachers in planning and delivering differentiated lessons.
• Support pupils in managing their behaviour and developing self-regulation strategies.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and external agencies.
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment.

Requirements:

• A university degree (any discipline).
• A genuine interest in working with children with additional needs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Patience, resilience, and a positive attitude.
• Previous experience in a similar role (paid or voluntary) is desirable but not essential.

Job Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate of £13.75.
• Opportunity to progress from a temporary to a permanent position within the school.
• Access to Teaching Personnel’s online CPD training platform, offering courses in behaviour management, safeguarding, SEN strategies and more.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement.
• Valuable experience for those considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology, or social work.

If you are passionate about supporting young people and are looking to start a rewarding career in education, we would love to hear from you.

If you are interested in this position, please click apply now and we will be in contact within the next 48 hours to discuss next steps.

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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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