Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Preston

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for work in Preston?

Tradewind are recruiting for a one-form entry Primary School in Preston who are looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to work full-time, 8:30am-3:30pm Monday to Friday, with daily pay rates of £93-£105. This role is 32.5 hours per week, starting ASAP and continuing for the rest of the academic year.

This school is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their supportive EYFS team. There is a strong sense of togetherness and unity across the school. The role involves working 1:1 with a child in Early Years. You will support a child with Autism (ASD), who benefits from a calm and consistent approach, including the use of visual timetables, now-and-next strategies, sensory breaks, and pictorial cues. The child has an EHCP, which is implemented alongside guidance from a speech and language specialist.

To be successful in this role, you will need to:

  • NVQ Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) or higher
  • Experience of working with SEND
  • Experience of the National Curriculum
  • Knowledge of intervention strategies
  • Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable), and professional reference checks
  • A CV covering the last 10 years of employment history where possible
  • Legal right to work in the UK

If you're an experienced Primary Teaching Assistant looking for an exciting new opportunity and would like to register with Tradewind Recruitment, please apply now and take the next step in your career.

For more information about the role, contact Abbie Moxham:
01772 977333 OR Abbie.moxham@twrecruitment.com

The benefits of joining Tradewind Recruitment:

  • Your income matters: We will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and provide the best possible advice
  • Your development matters: Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars, and resources via The National College
  • Your flexibility matters: We tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts, and permanent positions available locally in Preston
  • Your well being matters: We put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
  • We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer