SEN Teaching Assistant - PR

About the Role

Teaching Personnel are recruiting for a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive primary school in the PR3 area from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant with SEN experience to secure a long‑term role within a welcoming and inclusive school that prioritises pupil wellbeing and tailored support.

As an SEN TA, you will provide 1:1 support and small group intervention for pupils with additional needs, helping them to engage in learning and make progress both academically and socially.

• Autism (ASD)
• ADHD
• Speech and Language needs
• Moderate Learning Difficulties

• Deliver tailored SEN support on a 1:1 basis
• Support pupils with EHCPs and personalised learning plans
• Assist with behaviour management and emotional regulation
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO
• Help create an inclusive and engaging learning environment

• Previous experience working with SEN children or young people
• Background in education, care, support work, or similar
• Patient, resilient, and proactive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• DBS on the update service or willingness to apply

• Starting pay from £14.25 per hour (increasing depending on experience)
• Long‑term opportunity with potential for a permanent school contract
• Ongoing CPD and SEN training opportunities
• Support from a dedicated local consultant
• Opportunity to work in a highly supportive PR3 school setting
• All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay
• This advert is for a temporary position, with the option for the role to become permanent at a later date
• Secure a September SEN Teaching Assistant role in Preston
• Join a supportive and well‑led school
• Develop your career in SEN education and support
• Make a real impact on pupils with additional needs
• We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training
• All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced DBS check – full assistance provided

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will require an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. We also offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training, and full assistance with obtaining a valid enhanced DBS check.