Jobs, fresher vacancy - SEN Teaching Assistant - KS1 • Preston

Company: Teaching Personnel Ltd

Preston

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (KS1) Location: Preston Pay Rate: £13.75 per hour Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:45am – 3:30pmAre you passionate about making a difference in children’s education? We are looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming Primary School in Preston, supporting children within Key Stage 1 who require additional support. Several children you will be working with have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) in place, and you will play a vital role in helping them access the curriculum and thrive in school.The Role: Provide 1:1 and small group support to children with additional needs. Assist with classroom activities, ensuring all pupils can engage and progress. Implement strategies in line with children’s EHCPs and liaise with the class teacher and SENCO. Encourage independence, positive behaviour, and emotional wellbeing. Support with both academic and social development. Requirements: Previous experience supporting children or adults with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in either an education or care setting. Patience, empathy, and a nurturing approach. Ability to adapt support to meet individual needs. A commitment to promoting inclusion and learning for all children. This is a long-term, full-time position, offering a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact within a supportive school environment.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.