Special Needs Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant - Preston - Full time

Position: Teaching Assistant (SEN)
Location: Preston
Contract Type: Full Time
Daily Rate: GBP96.00 - GBP106.00
Working Hours: 08:30 - 15:30
Start Date: ASAP

Are you passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs and making a real difference in their lives?
Prospero Teaching are working with a range of specialist education settings in Preston that provide supportive and structured environments for children and young people with Autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and associated social, emotional, and mental health needs.
These settings offer small class sizes, high staff-to-student ratios, and dedicated multi-disciplinary teams who work collaboratively to deliver tailored support and a holistic curriculum. Their focus is not only on academic progress but also on developing essential life and social skills to help each student reach their full potential.

About the Role:
Support students with a range of special educational needs in both 1:1 and small group settings
Assist with delivering tailored learning activities and promoting positive behaviour
Help students develop social skills, independence, and confidence
Work closely with teachers and therapists as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team
Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment
Support and manage challenging behaviour using appropriate strategies

What Were Looking For:
Previous experience working with children or young people with special educational needs is desirable but not essential
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships
A calm, compassionate, and proactive approach
Committed to inclusion and helping every child succeed

To be eligible you must:
Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold (or be willing to apply for) an Enhanced Child Barred List DBS registered with the Update Service
Provide two professional child-related references

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

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