Teaching Assistant – Preston, Lancashire

Are you a passionate Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity in Preston, Lancashire? Vision for Education is working in partnership with a welcoming secondary school to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a large and highly supportive SEND department from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant in Preston, Lancashire who is passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and wants to make a genuine difference every day.

Teaching Assistant | Secondary School SEND Department | Preston, Lancashire

Vision for Education is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work within a well-established SEND department at a large secondary school in Preston, Lancashire. The school provides an inclusive learning environment where staff work collaboratively to ensure every student reaches their full potential.

Starting in September 2026, this is a temporary long-term Teaching Assistant role with no fixed end date and is expected to continue for the full academic year.

As a Teaching Assistant in Preston, Lancashire, you will support students with a diagnosis of autism, helping them access learning, build confidence and develop their independence both inside and outside the classroom.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one and small group support for students with autism.
• Supporting pupils to engage positively with lessons and classroom activities.
• Encouraging social, emotional and communication development.
• Implementing individual support strategies and following EHCP targets.
• Working closely with teachers and the wider SEND team to create an inclusive learning environment.
• Promoting positive behaviour and supporting students to achieve their personal and academic goals.
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents where appropriate.

This Teaching Assistant opportunity offers the chance to become part of a highly experienced SEND team where ongoing support, collaboration and professional development are valued. If you're looking for a Teaching Assistant role in Preston, Lancashire where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

To be considered for the Teaching Assistant position, you will:

• Have experience working with secondary age children.
• Hold a minimum Level 2 childcare qualification or equivalent.
• Have excellent behaviour management skills.
• Be a confident communicator, able to use your own initiative when required.

What we offer

As part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality educators.

We're part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good, and are proud to have been named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

If you are a Teacher that can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call the Preston office on 01772 669322.

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