Specialist Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to work on a full-time temporary basis within a specialist SEND secondary school in Preston. The school caters for pupils aged 11-19 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and supports a wide range of additional learning needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
• Physical Disabilities
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Complex SEND requirements
  

This is a highly rewarding role where you will play a key part in helping students access learning, develop independence, and achieve their individual goals within a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assisting with personalised learning programmes
• Promoting independence, communication and social development
• Supporting pupils with additional learning and physical needs
• Building positive relationships with students, staff and families
• Helping to create a safe, engaging and supportive learning environment

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working with children or vulnerable adults
• Previous SEND, care, support work, youth work or education experience
• Patience, empathy and resilience
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday
• Full-time
• Term-time only
• Temporary agency position
• Immediate and ongoing opportunities available

This role would suit Teaching Assistants, Support Workers, Healthcare Assistants, Youth Workers, Sports Coaches or graduates looking to build a career within SEND education.

Apply today with Teaching Personnel to find out more about this rewarding opportunity.

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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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