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SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you an experienced support worker, care assistant, youth worker or teaching assistant looking to move into a rewarding school-based role? We are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and well-established primary SEN school in Preston that supports children with a range of additional needs, including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs.

This is a full-time position starting through an agency with the opportunity to move to a permanent contract for the right candidate.

The Role

• Supporting children with additional learning needs in the classroom
• Assisting with personal care where required
• Helping to manage behaviour positively and proactively
• Encouraging engagement, communication and independence
• Supporting pupils with EHCP targets and individual learning plans

The Ideal Candidate

• Support workers
• Residential care workers
• Youth workers
• Mental health support workers
• Teaching assistants
• Sports coaches with SEN experience

What’s on Offer

• Full-time, Part-time, Adhoc work available
• Competitive agency pay
• Opportunity for a permanent contract
• Supportive leadership team
• Ongoing training and development

If you are passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs and are looking for a long-term opportunity in Preston, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to find out more.

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.

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