SEN Teaching Assistant (1:1) – Full Time - PR4, South of Preston Start Date: After Easter Holidays – Week Commencing 20th April 2026 Pay Rate: £13.75–£14.50 per hour (dependent on experience) A primary school located south of Preston in the PR4 area is seeking a committed and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support a pupil in Year 3 on a 1:1 basis. This is a full-time role suited to someone passionate about inclusive education and confident in supporting children with a range of additional needs. About the Role The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to provide consistent 1:1 support, ensuring the pupil can access learning and develop both academically and socially. Role Details: - Full time – Monday to Friday - Hours: 8:45am – 3:30pm - Start Date: W/C 20th April 2026 - Location: PR4 (South of Preston) - Pay: £13.75–£14.50 per hour This role requires adaptability, initiative and the ability to implement tailored strategies to support the pupil’s needs effectively. Candidate Requirements Essential: - Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs - Strong communication skills - Confident behaviour management - Patience, empathy and a nurturing approach Desirable: - SEN-related qualifications - Previous experience working 1:1 - Understanding of strategies used to support pupils with needs such as ASD, ADHD or speech and language difficulties What the School Offers - Supportive leadership and inclusion team - A caring and welcoming school community - Opportunities for professional development - A collaborative staff team committed to high-quality SEN provision 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. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.