SEN TA


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£90 to £130 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Preston, PR1 3NU
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	19 Oct 2026
Closing date:	26 Oct 2026

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Summary

Your new company

Hays Education are currently working in partnership with a welcoming and highly supportive specialist primary school in Lancashire to recruit a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant for a long-term role.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a nurturing school community that specialises in supporting primary-aged pupils with a range of additional needs. The school is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment where every child can thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

Your new role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and the wider support team to provide tailored support to pupils across the primary age range. You will play a vital role in helping children access learning, develop independence and achieve positive outcomes both inside and outside the classroom.

Responsibilities will include:

Providing one-to-one and small group support.

Supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Assisting with the delivery of engaging learning activities.

Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.

Helping to create a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.

Supporting pupils with communication, social interaction and personal development needs.

Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and other support staff.

What you'll need to succeed

The ideal candidate will:

Have previous experience working with children in a school, specialist provision or care setting.

Demonstrate a patient, resilient and nurturing approach.

Be passionate about supporting children with additional needs.

Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Be able to adapt to the individual needs of pupils.

Hold a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential).

Have an enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one through Hays.

What you'll get in return

A long-term opportunity within a highly supportive specialist school.

Competitive daily rate of pay.

Ongoing support from your dedicated Hays Education consultant.

Access to high-quality CPD and training opportunities.

The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people.

Potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidate.

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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