SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Specialist SEN School
- Preston
- Up to £600 per week
- Full-Time
- September Start

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

Are you looking to gain specialist experience within a supportive school environment before pursuing a career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, or SEN Education?

A specialist SEN school in Preston is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team from September. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced SEN professionals, supporting pupils with a wide range of additional needs while developing highly transferable skills for your future career.

The Role - SEN Teaching Assistant

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with a range of additional needs including Autism, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Speech & Communication Needs, ADHD, and SEMH.

Working across 1:1 support, small-group interventions, and classroom activities, you will help pupils access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their individual targets. You will work closely with teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff to deliver personalised interventions and create a positive, inclusive learning environment.

What's on Offer

Up to £600 per week
Full-time, long-term SEN Teaching Assistant role
September start
Ongoing specialist SEN training and CPD
Supportive and experienced leadership team
Excellent experience for careers in psychology, therapy, education, healthcare, or social work Ideal Candidate - SEN Teaching Assistant

Experience supporting children or young people desirable
Background in SEN, care, youth work, support work, coaching, or mentoring advantageous
Psychology graduates and related degree holders welcomed
Patient, resilient, and adaptable
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs

This SEN Teaching Assistant role in Preston offers an excellent opportunity to gain specialist experience within a welcoming and well-resourced SEN school while making a genuine difference in the lives of children with additional needs.

Click 'Apply Now' to register your interest in this exciting SEN Teaching Assistant role today!

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and complete all safeguarding and vetting checks in line with statutory guidance.

SEN Teaching Assistant
- Preston Specialist School
- Up to £600 per week

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