SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant (VR/1031892) City of Preston, England

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
?

This 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.

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.

• 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

• 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.