SEN Teaching Assistant


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£100 to £120 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Preston, PR1 3NU
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	30 Sept 2026
Closing date:	7 Oct 2026

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Summary

Your new company

Hays Education is delighted to be working in partnership with a highly regarded specialist school in the Preston area to recruit a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people with a range of additional needs in a nurturing and highly supportive learning environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, and achieve their individual academic, social and emotional goals.

Your new role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

Support pupils with a range of special educational needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), communication and interaction needs, learning difficulties and complex needs.

Work closely with teachers, therapists and support staff to deliver tailored learning programmes.

Provide one-to-one and small-group support to help pupils access the curriculum.

Encourage positive behaviour and promote emotional wellbeing.

Support the development of communication, social and independence skills.

Help create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment where every pupil can thrive.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND.

A patient, resilient and nurturing approach.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.

A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.

Relevant Teaching Assistant qualifications or SEND experience (desirable but not essential).

What you'll get in return

The opportunity to work within a well-established specialist education setting.

Competitive rates of pay through Hays Education.

Ongoing support from a dedicated Hays Education consultant.

Access to free CPD and safeguarding training.

Valuable experience supporting pupils with a wide range of additional needs.

Potential opportunities for long-term and permanent employment.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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