SEN Learning Support Assistant

Location: Preston
Contract: Full-Time | Temporary to Permanent
Pay: Competitive daily rate via Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel are recruiting for an SEN Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist primary school in Preston on a temporary-to-permanent basis.

This nurturing setting supports pupils aged 2-11 with a range of additional needs, including autism, severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties, communication needs, and sensory or physical needs.

The role involves:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEN
• Supporting learning, communication, and social development
• Assisting with sensory regulation, emotional wellbeing, and personal care where required
• Implementing behaviour and communication strategies
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff
• Promoting a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience supporting children with SEN
• Hold a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent (desirable)
• Be patient, resilient, and caring in their approach
• Have a good understanding of autism and complex learning needs
• Be able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff

What we offer:

• Opportunity to secure a permanent role
• Ongoing SEN training and professional development
• Dedicated consultant support from Teaching Personnel
• Competitive rates of pay
• A rewarding opportunity to make a real difference

If you're passionate about supporting children with additional needs and are looking for your next role in education, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today through Teaching Personnel.

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.
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