SEND Teaching Assistant - Specialist Provisions (Preston, Lancashire)

Location: Preston, Lancashire Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (08:30am - 15:30pm), Term Time Only Pay: £106 - £115 per day (dependent on experience)

About the Role: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join specialist education provisions in Preston. This full-time role involves supporting children and young people with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them access learning and develop essential life skills in a nurturing, structured environment.

You'll work alongside teaching staff to provide 1:1 and group support, with some students requiring personal care, so the ideal candidate must feel confident offering hands-on assistance where needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Support pupils with SEND on a 1:1, small-group, and general class basis

Provide personal care support when required

Assist with individual learning plans and tailored support strategies

Encourage communication, independence, and positive behaviour

Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff

Requirements:

Must have 24 months of employment references with no large unexplained gaps

Must hold an Enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (UDS) or be willing to apply and pay for one

Experience supporting individuals with additional needs (professional or personal) is desirable

A patient, caring, and proactive approach

What's on Offer:

Full-time, term-time only schedule Supportive and inclusive specialist environments Rewarding work supporting young people with diverse needs Competitive daily rate: £106 - £115

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

* Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained

* You must have legal right to work in the UK

* You must be willing to attend a registration interview All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 14.3% 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. Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these. We offer a market leading referral scheme, so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity, ask them to email their CV to Jamie Heath on remembering to include your details as well.

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