SEN Teaching Assistant

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Temporary

Description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Reception (Autism Support)
Location: Fulwood, Preston
Start Date: October 2025
Hours: 8:40am – 3:20pm, Term Time Only
Pay: £13.75 per hour (paid weekly)
Contract: Full academic year (October 2025 – July 2026)

Are you a caring, experienced, and motivated Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in a child’s life?

We are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to work one-to-one with a Reception-aged child who is on the autism pathway. Your role will be to support the child to bridge learning gaps, develop social communication skills, and maximise academic progress.

About the Role:

Supporting a Reception child with identified SEN needs

Helping to deliver individualised support strategies

Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO

Promoting inclusion and positive interactions throughout the school day

What We’re Looking For:
✅ Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) – Essential
✅ Experience in UK mainstream classrooms – Essential
✅ Autism awareness or direct experience supporting children with Autism – Desirable
✅ Knowledge of the EYFS Framework – Advantageous
✅ Experience working with young children
✅ Calm, patient, and proactive approach to support

This is a term-time only position in a welcoming and supportive mainstream primary school in Fulwood, Preston, ideal for someone passionate about SEN and early years education.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join a committed team who prioritise inclusion, nurture, and personalised learning.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% 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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website
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