Teaching Assistant – Preston, Lancashire

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding new opportunity in Preston, Lancashire? Vision for Education is currently recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join the SEND department of a large mainstream secondary school, supporting pupils aged 11–16 with a range of additional needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant in Preston to make a genuine difference to young people's education and development, while gaining valuable experience within a supportive school environment.

Teaching Assistant – Secondary School, Preston, Lancashire

• Role: Teaching Assistant
• Location: Preston, Lancashire
• Start date: Immediately
• Duration: Long-term temporary position with no set end date
• Age range: 11–16
• Department: SEND
• Students: Pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
• School: Large mainstream secondary school
• Ofsted: The school was judged Good at its latest Ofsted inspection in June 2023.

As a Teaching Assistant in Preston, you will work closely with teaching staff and the school's SEND team to provide targeted support to pupils with additional needs. You will help students access the curriculum, develop their confidence and independence, and overcome barriers to learning.

The successful Teaching Assistant will be confident supporting secondary-aged pupils and have a positive, patient and consistent approach to behaviour management. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant in Preston, Lancashire who is passionate about supporting young people and wants to secure a long-term role within education.

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 be 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 Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding SEND environment, then we want to hear from you.

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

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