Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 11 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £100.0 to £115.0 per day |
| Additional salary information: | £105 + per day DOE |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 May 2026 |
| Location: | City of Preston, Lancashire, PR2 6EE |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4795843_1778507148 |
Summary
Your new company
You will be joining a well-established, specialist secondary school in Preston that supports young people aged 11-19 with a wide range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The school is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment, where every student is supported to achieve their full potential and develop the skills needed for adult life. The setting caters for students with diverse and complex needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties, Speech and Language needs, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties.
Your new role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students both academically and socially, working closely with teaching staff to deliver a personalised curriculum tailored to individual needs.Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing 1:1 and small group support to students with EHCPs
- Supporting delivery of lessons focused on functional skills, independence and life skills
- Assisting with behaviour management and promoting positive emotional regulation strategies
- Encouraging student engagement, confidence and participation in learning
- Supporting students with communication, social interaction and daily routines
- Monitoring and reporting on student progress in line with individual learning targets
- Helping to create a safe, structured and supportive learning environment
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Have experience working with children or young people with SEN/SEND, ideally within a school or care setting
- Be patient, empathetic and resilient, with a genuine passion for supporting young people.
- Have strong communication and teamwork skills
- Be able to adapt to the individual needs of learners and use initiative
- Have a commitment to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing
What you'll get in return
- Competitive daily rate of pay
- Ongoing support from a dedicated Hays consultant
- Access to training and professional development opportunities
- Opportunity to secure a permanent role within a supportive SEN setting
- Experience working in a highly rewarding and impactful environment
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or contact the Hays Education team for more information. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new role, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
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