SEN Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant – Speech & Language and SEND Support Provision
Preston | Full Time | Monday–Friday | 8:40am–3:20pm
£14.25 per hour | Weekly Pay

A welcoming and well-established mainstream Primary School in Preston is seeking a caring and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their specialist Speech & Language and SEND Support Provision for the full academic year from September 2026.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity to support pupils with Speech and Language needs and additional SEND requirements within a nurturing and inclusive school environment. The specialist provision caters for children across Reception, Year 1, and Year 2 (EYFS–KS1), providing tailored support to help pupils develop their communication, confidence, independence, and learning skills.

The successful candidate will work alongside two experienced colleagues, supporting a small group of six children within the provision. This close-knit and collaborative approach allows staff to provide high-quality, individualised support while building strong relationships with pupils and families.

The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos and child-centred approach, with an experienced and collaborative staff team committed to ensuring every child is supported to achieve their full potential. Staffing levels across the school are exceptionally stable, meaning opportunities to join this supportive setting rarely become available.

The school is also proud of its strong community values and regularly hosts fundraisers, celebrations, and whole-school events that encourage families to become actively involved in school life. Senior Leaders place great importance on building positive relationships with parents and carers, and as a result, have built an excellent reputation within the wider Preston community.

This role would suit both recently qualified Teaching Assistants looking to gain valuable SEND experience, as well as experienced support staff seeking a long-term opportunity within a welcoming and supportive school.

The Role:

• Full-time SEND Teaching Assistant position within a specialist Speech & Language and SEND Support Provision
• Supporting children across Reception, Year 1, and Year 2 (EYFS–KS1)
• Working alongside two experienced colleagues supporting six pupils within the unit
• Working closely with teaching staff and SEND professionals to deliver targeted support
• Encouraging communication, engagement, confidence, and independence
• Supporting pupils both within the provision and during wider school activities
• Creating a calm, positive, and inclusive learning environment
• Monday to Friday, 8:40am–3:20pm
• Full academic year placement with the potential of a permanent role

The Ideal Candidate:

• Must hold a UK-recognised qualification relating to Childcare or Teaching Assistant support
• Confident supporting young children with SEND, particularly Speech and Language needs
• Patient, nurturing, and adaptable approach
• Passion for supporting children with additional needs
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Experience using PECs, Makaton, or BSL would be beneficial but is not essential
• Previous SEND experience is desirable but not essential

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive weekly pay starting from £14.25 per hour
• Long-term opportunity within a supportive school environment
• Opportunity to gain valuable SEND and Speech & Language experience
• Stable staffing team and supportive Senior Leadership
• Excellent opportunity for both newly qualified and experienced Teaching Assistants

If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and would like to join a thriving and inclusive Preston primary school community, we would love to hear from you.

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