Teaching Assistant SEN

Position

SEND Teaching Assistant – Preston. A specialist school in Preston is recruiting for a long‑term SEND Teaching Assistant to support students aged 2‑19.

Monday‑Friday, 8:30am‑3:30pm. Pay: £89‑95 per day depending on experience. The role is available 4 or 5 days per week (depending on availability) and involves supporting students with a range of complex needs, including ASD, SEMH, anxiety, behavioural needs, and MLD/SLD. Support will be matched to your experience and strengths.

• Provide in‑class and individual SEND support to students of varied ages
• Support learning, engagement, and behaviour
• Work closely with teaching staff and the SEND team
• Support students’ independence and wellbeing

• Proven experience working with children or adults with additional needs
• Confident supporting students with complex and varied SEND needs
• Patient, adaptable, and reliable

• Days: 4 or 5 days per week (preference‑based)
• Contract:
  
  Long‑term or short‑term available
• £50 shopping voucher for a successful referral

Email:  (include a brief overview of relevant experience and availability)

Telephone:  ext 3035

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

All staff and volunteers must have an up‑to‑date DBS check, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with DfE guidelines.

If the position involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.