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SEN Teaching Assistant

  1. SEND Support
  2. Lancashire
Date posted : 27/01/26
  1. Full Time
£13.75 - 13.75 per hour

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SEN Teaching Assistant – Full Time – PR3, Preston

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:45am–3:30pm
Start Date: February 2026
Pay Rate: £13.75 per hour
Location: PR3 Area, Preston
Contract: Full-time, long-term

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs? We are recruiting for a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to join a friendly and inclusive primary school in the PR3 area of Preston. This rewarding role involves supporting multiple pupils across school with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN) and starts February 2026.

About the Role

As an SEN TA, you will provide tailored support to children with varying SEN diagnoses, helping them access learning, build confidence, and thrive in the school environment. You will work closely with the SENCO, class teachers, and wider support team to deliver effective, compassionate support throughout the school day.

Working hours: 8:45am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday.

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience supporting children with SEN is desirable
  • Applicants with experience supporting children or adults with additional needs in education, care, residential, health, or community settings are strongly encouraged to apply
  • A patient, proactive, and compassionate approach
  • Ability to adapt to the needs of different learners
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Enthusiasm for working in a primary school setting

Key Responsibilities

  • Supporting pupils with a variety of SEN needs across KS1 and KS2
  • Providing 1:1 and small-group interventions
  • Helping pupils regulate emotions, remain engaged, and develop independence
  • Working collaboratively with teachers and the SENCO to implement support plans
  • Creating a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment

Why Apply?

  • Make a meaningful difference to children with additional needs
  • Join a supportive and nurturing school community
  • Build valuable experience in SEN support, education, and child development
  • Ideal for individuals considering careers in education, psychology, SEND, youth work, or care

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.
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