SEND Teaching Assistant - Preston
Full-time Term Time Only Start Date: 15/02/2026
106 - 115 per day
We are recruiting dedicated and compassionate Unqualified Teaching Assistants to work full-time within specialist provisions across Central Lancashire, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs including SEN, SEMH, ASC and learning difficulties.
Role Responsibilities
Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional needs
Assist the class teacher with delivering tailored learning activities
Support pupils' social, emotional and behavioural development
Help create a safe, structured and positive learning environment
Adapt resources to meet individual learning needs
What We're Looking For
A caring, patient and resilient approach
Experience working with children or young people (education, care, coaching or youth work backgrounds welcomed)
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A genuine interest in supporting SEN learners
Essential Requirements
Enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (UDS) or willingness to apply and pay for one
Minimum 24 months of employment references
No significant gaps in employment history
Full-time availability during term time
What You'll Receive
Competitive daily rate ( 106- 115)
Full-time, term-time only hours
Valuable experience within specialist education settings
Opportunity for long-term or permanent roles
If you're ready to make a positive impact and support children to reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.
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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