Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant Job Preston area,Bamber Bridge England UK,Education / Teaching

Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant

Location:

Preston, Lancashire

Contract:

Full-time | Temporary to Permanent through agency

Start Date:

ASAP
Salary:
Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)

Teaching Personnel is recruiting on behalf of a specialist SEN school in Preston for a dedicated and compassionate Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team on a temporary-to-permanent basis. The school supports pupils aged 4-16 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and a range of additional needs, including autism, communication difficulties, moderate to severe learning difficulties, and complex needs.

The school provides a supportive, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every pupil is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

The role will involve:

Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
Assisting teachers in delivering engaging and differentiated lessons.
Encouraging pupils' social, emotional, and academic development.
Promoting positive behaviour and supporting pupils to reach their individual goals.
Supporting pupils with communication, independence, and personal care where required.
Working closely with teachers, therapists, and the wider school team.

To be considered, you will need:

A Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
Experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs.
A caring, patient, and resilient approach.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.

Teaching Personnel offers:

Competitive weekly pay.
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
Free CPD and SEN training opportunities.
The opportunity to secure a permanent position within the school.
Access to a variety of rewarding education roles across Lancashire.

If you're passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want to make a positive impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% 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.
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