Level 2 SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Preston
Contract: Full-Time | Temporary to Permanent
Pay: Competitive daily rate via Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel is seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join a highly regarded specialist primary school in Preston on a temporary-to-permanent basis.
This nurturing and inclusive setting supports pupils aged 2–11 with a range of complex special educational needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), and additional sensory and physical needs. The school is committed to celebrating every child's achievements, promoting independence, and creating meaningful learning experiences tailored to individual needs.
The Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant Level 2, you will work closely with teachers, therapists, and other support staff to help pupils access learning and achieve their individual targets. You will provide both classroom and individual support, adapting activities to meet a range of learning, communication, sensory, and personal care needs.
Responsibilities
Supporting pupils with complex SEN on a 1:1 and small-group basis
Assisting with personalised learning activities and interventions
Encouraging communication, social interaction, and independence
Supporting pupils with sensory regulation and emotional wellbeing
Assisting with personal care where required
Implementing behaviour and communication strategies consistently
Working collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, and families
Promoting a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment
The Ideal Candidate
Holds a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
Has experience supporting children with SEN, ideally within a specialist or mainstream setting
Demonstrates patience, resilience, and a child-centred approach
Has an understanding of autism, communication needs, and complex learning difficulties
Is confident working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Can build positive and trusting relationships with pupils and staff
Is committed to supporting every child to reach their full potential
What We Offer
Opportunity to secure a permanent role within a supportive specialist school
Ongoing professional development and SEN training
Dedicated consultant support from Teaching Personnel
Competitive rates of pay
Rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children with additional needs
If you are passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and are looking for a rewarding opportunity within a specialist primary setting, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today through Teaching Personnel to be considered for this exciting temporary-to-permanent opportunity.
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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.
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