Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant
Specialist SEN School – Preston – Up to £600 per week – Full-Time
Are you looking to build a rewarding career supporting pupils with additional needs?
Maybe you already have experience supporting SEN or similar needs, and are looking for your next challenge?
Would you benefit from gaining fantastic experience that can take you into fields such as Teaching, Psychology, Social Work and more?
A specialist SEN school in Preston is seeking a committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team and support pupils with a variety of learning, communication, and social development needs.
The Role – SEN Teaching Assistant
You will support pupils throughout the school day, helping them engage with lessons, develop confidence, and make progress towards individual learning goals.
The role will involve delivering interventions, supporting behaviour management strategies, and working collaboratively with teaching staff to provide a positive educational experience.
What’s on Offer
1. Up to £600 per week
2. Long-term, full-time role
3. Immediate start available
4. Ongoing professional development
5. Excellent experience for careers in education, psychology, or therapy
Ideal Candidate
6. Strong communication skills
7. Experience supporting young people desirable
8. Calm, patient, and adaptable
9. Genuine interest in SEN education
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will join a highly supportive and experienced SEN team, working closely with teachers, therapists, and senior leaders to deliver outstanding support for pupils with additional needs. You will use EHCPs to inform your practice as an SEN Teaching Assistant, helping to identify barriers to learning and implement strategies that enable pupils to achieve their potential. This SEN Teaching Assistant role offers exposure to a wide range of SEN profiles, making it excellent experience for graduates and aspiring professionals looking towards careers in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy, Social Work, or SEN Education.
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