SEN TA's needed - Ideal for graduates!
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SEN Teaching Assistants needed - Ideal for graduates!
Are you a recent Psychology Graduate looking to start a rewarding career in education? Teaching Personnel are working with schools across Preston seeking passionate and resilient individuals to support pupils with SEN in a Teaching Assistant role.
The roles available are both flexible, agency or temp to perm opportunities offering you the chance to gain valuable experience in schools while developing skills that link directly to careers in education, pyschology, mental health and youth support.
The Role:
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Supporting pupils with additional needs such as ASC, SEMH, ADHD, MLD, and complex learning difficulties.
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Assisting teachers in delivering personalised learning and behaviour support strategies.
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Building positive relationships with pupils to promote confidence, independence, and engagement.
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Working 1:1 or in small groups to help pupils achieve their EHCP targets.
What We’re Looking For:
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Recent graduates looking to gain hands on classroome experience.
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A genuine interest in SEN, behaviour, and child development.
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Strong communication, empathy, and resilience.
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Previous experience supporting children or young people (desirable, not essential).
What We Offer:
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Competitive daily pay, paid weekly via PAYE.
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Ongoing training & CPD, including free access to SEN and safeguarding courses.
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A dedicated consultant to guide you through your placement.
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A clear pathway to a permanent role within a supportive school setting.
Apply today!
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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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