SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Preston
Contract: Full-Time | Temporary to Permanent
Pay: Competitive daily rate via Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel is seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join a highly regarded specialist primary school in Preston on a temporary-to-permanent basis. This nurturing and inclusive setting supports pupils aged 2-11 with a range of complex special educational needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), and additional sensory and physical needs.

The school is committed to celebrating every child's achievements, promoting independence, and creating meaningful learning experiences tailored to individual needs.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant Level 2, you will work closely with teachers, therapists, and other support staff to help pupils access learning and achieve their individual targets. You will provide both classroom and individual support, adapting activities to meet a range of learning, communication, sensory, and personal care needs.

• Supporting pupils with complex SEN on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Assisting with personalised learning activities and interventions
• Encouraging communication, social interaction, and independence
• Supporting pupils with sensory regulation and emotional wellbeing
• Assisting with personal care where required
• Implementing behaviour and communication strategies consistently
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, and families
• Promoting a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment

• Holds a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
• Has experience supporting children with SEN, ideally within a specialist or mainstream setting
• Demonstrates patience, resilience, and a child-centred approach
• Has an understanding of autism, communication needs, and complex learning difficulties
• Is confident working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Can build positive and trusting relationships with pupils and staff
• Is committed to supporting every child to reach their full potential

• Opportunity to secure a permanent role within a supportive specialist school
• Ongoing professional development and SEN training
• Dedicated consultant support from Teaching Personnel
• Competitive rates of pay
• Rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children with additional needs

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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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