Teaching Assistant – Preston, Lancashire

Are you a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding long-term opportunity in Preston? Vision for Education is working with a well-established secondary school in Preston, Lancashire, to recruit a Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated support to a Year 7 student with an EHCP.

This is an excellent opportunity for a caring and committed Teaching Assistant who enjoys helping young people overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential.

Teaching Assistant – Secondary School, Preston, Lancashire

As a Teaching Assistant in Preston, you will work closely with a Year 7 student who has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), providing tailored support both inside and outside the classroom.

The Teaching Assistant will help the student access their learning, develop confidence and independence, and engage positively with school life. You will work alongside teaching staff and the school's SEND team to follow appropriate strategies and provide consistent support based on the student's individual needs.

The role will involve:

• Providing 1:1 and targeted support to a Year 7 student with an EHCP.
• Helping the student access lessons and participate fully in learning.
• Supporting the development of confidence, independence and social skills.
• Helping to manage behaviour and encourage positive engagement.
• Working closely with teachers and the school's SEND team.
• Building a positive and trusting relationship with the student.
• Supporting the student both academically and pastorally where required.

The Teaching Assistant position in Preston is due to start in November 2026, or earlier if available, and will be a long-term temporary role with no set end date.

The school is a secondary school in Preston, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 11–16. The school received a Good overall judgement at its latest Ofsted inspection in May 2023.

If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant in Preston looking for a long-term opportunity where you can make a genuine difference to a young person's education, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.

Requirements

To be considered for the Teaching Assistant position in Preston, 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.
• Have a patient, supportive and nurturing approach.
• Be committed to supporting pupils with additional needs.

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 in Preston who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the opportunity to make a real difference in a rewarding secondary school environment, 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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