SEN Learning Support Assistant
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Education Assistant
Location:
Preston
Contract:
Full-Time | Temporary to Permanent
Pay:
Competitive daily rate via Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel are recruiting for an SEN Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist primary school in Preston on a temporary-to-permanent basis.
This nurturing setting supports pupils aged 2-11 with a range of additional needs, including autism, severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties, communication needs, and sensory or physical needs.
The role involves:- Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEN
- Supporting learning, communication, and social development
- Assisting with sensory regulation, emotional wellbeing, and personal care where required
- Implementing behaviour and communication strategies
- Working closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff
- Promoting a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment
- Have experience supporting children with SEN
- Hold a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent (desirable)
- Be patient, resilient, and caring in their approach
- Have a good understanding of autism and complex learning needs
- Be able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
- Opportunity to secure a permanent role
- Ongoing SEN training and professional development
- Dedicated consultant support from Teaching Personnel
- Competitive rates of pay
- A rewarding opportunity to make a real difference
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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