SEN Teaching Assistant - Preston

Full‑Time SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs? We’re seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join our residential team from September 2025.

Start Date: September 2025

Pay Rate: Starting at £13.75 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with children in both daytime learning and evening residential routines.
• Assist in implementation of tailored educational plans.
• Support personal care tasks (e.g. washing, dressing, toileting) as required.
• Promote positive behaviour, engagement, and inclusion in all settings.
• Liaise with educators, therapists, and residential staff to maintain consistency in approaches.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Previous experience as a support worker, teaching assistant, or SEN support assistant.
• Demonstrated ability to support children with additional needs and behavioural challenges.
• Comfortable and willing to provide personal care to young residents.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Dedicated, patient, and positive in approach.

Requirements

• Relevant experience supporting children within an SEN context.
• Enhanced DBS check (can be arranged if not already held).
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and some weekends (typical residential rota).
• First Aid qualification desirable (training can be provided).

We Offer

• A richly rewarding role within a supportive and experienced team.
• Structured induction and ongoing professional development.
• Full access to staff welfare and wellbeing resources.
• Holiday entitlement in line with school policies.

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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