SEN Teaching Assistant - Fulwood, Preston

Are you an experienced Special Needs Assistant looking for a rewarding new opportunity? Do you have a strong understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and behaviour management strategies? If you're passionate about supporting children with additional needs and enhancing their learning experiences, we want to hear from you.

We are currently recruiting for a full-time Special Needs Assistant to support a KS2 pupil with Autism and behavioural challenges at a welcoming primary school in Fulwood, Preston. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM, with a June start. This position offers a competitive hourly rate of £13.68 to £16.68, depending on experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is caring, proactive, and dedicated to helping children thrive both academically and emotionally. If you have a background in supporting SEN pupils and can confidently manage challenging behaviour, you could be the perfect fit for this role.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of resources and activities for 1:1 support tailored to the child's needs.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers / SENCO to organise appropriate activities.
• Liaise with other professionals such as Teacher's, TA, specialist support staff.
• Work closely with other LSAs and support staff.
• Work with classes, small groups and with children on a one to one basis.
• Monitor and track the development of the pupil In question and support personal development and confidence.

Essential requirements

• Experience of working with young people.
• Be comfortable and confident in managing challenging behaviours.
• Ability to engage with, and build rapport with young people.
• Be creative, proactive and flexible in their supporting style.
• Have experience with SEN or knowledge learning difficulties.
• TA qualified.

Associated Benefits

• Local parking.
• Public Transport nearby.
• Competitive daily pay rate.
• Weekly pay.
• Support from an exciting network of Primary Schools.
• Access to free CPD.
• Support from your dedicated consultant who specialises in Primary Education.
• CV and application support.
• Discounts.
• Refer a friend Scheme with a reward of £300 love 3 shop vouchers.

Randstad is committed to the safety of young children; therefore all posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Apply today to start your career in teaching with the support of Randstad Education and the Primary Schools. Please contact Jessica Verndet at .