SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant - Preston
Full-time | Term Time Only |

Start Date:

15/02/2026
£106 - £115 per day

We are recruiting dedicated and compassionate Unqualified Teaching Assistants to work full-time within specialist provisions across Central Lancashire, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs including SEN, SEMH, ASC and learning difficulties.

Role Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional needs

Assist the class teacher with delivering tailored learning activities

Support pupils' social, emotional and behavioural development

Help create a safe, structured and positive learning environment

Adapt resources to meet individual learning needs

What We're Looking For

A caring, patient and resilient approach

Experience working with children or young people (education, care, coaching or youth work backgrounds welcomed)

Strong communication and teamwork skills

A genuine interest in supporting SEN learners

Essential Requirements

Enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (UDS) or willingness to apply and pay for one

Minimum 24 months of employment references

No significant gaps in employment history

Full-time availability during term time

What You'll Receive

Competitive daily rate (£106-£115)

Full-time, term-time only hours

Valuable experience within specialist education settings

Opportunity for long-term or permanent roles

If you're ready to make a positive impact and support children to reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

* Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained

* You must have legal right to work in the UK

* You must be willing to attend a registration interview All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 14.3% 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. Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

We offer a market leading referral scheme, so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity, ask them to email their CV to Jamie Heath on  remembering to include your details as well.

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