Part Time SEN Teaching Assistant

https://www.veritas-education.com/job-search/36575-part-time-sen-teaching-assistant/sen-support-staff/leyland/job2026-02-26 10:23:052026-03-25 Veritas Education
Job Type Permanent Part Time
Location Bamber Bridge, Lancashire
Area Leyland, United Kingdom Leyland United Kingdom Bamber Bridge, Lancashire
Sector Special Education - SEN Support Staff
Salary £90 - £100 per day
Start Date ASAP
Advertiser remoteapi
Job Ref AFPTPresTA_1772101385
Job Views 8
Description

art-Time SEN Teaching Assistant - Preston Tuesday AM | Wednesday PM | Thursday PM | Friday AM

Role: SEN Teaching Assistant / Unqualified SEN Teaching Assistant Start Date: ASAP Pay: £90-£100 per day (pro rata, dependent on experience) Location: Preston

Are you looking for a flexible, part-time SEN Teaching Assistant role in Preston?

We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs in a supportive and inclusive school setting. This part-time opportunity is ideal for candidates seeking a consistent weekly schedule while making a meaningful difference in children's education.

We welcome applications from experienced SEN Teaching Assistants as well as individuals with relevant transferable skills or a strong interest in working within SEN education.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with Special Educational Needs.

  • Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities aligned with the National Curriculum.

  • Foster a positive, safe, and inclusive classroom environment.

  • Support students with communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation.

  • Implement effective behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.

  • Monitor and record student progress, feeding back to teachers and SENCO.

  • Work collaboratively with teaching staff, parents, and external professionals.

  • Demonstrate patience, resilience, and a proactive attitude towards supporting individual learning needs.

  • The Ideal Candidate Will:

  • Have experience working with children or young people with SEN (school-based or transferable experience).

  • Be confident supporting students with additional learning, behavioural, or emotional needs.

  • Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Show flexibility, empathy, and a genuine passion for inclusive education.

  • Be reliable and committed to the specified part-time schedule.

  • Application Requirements:

  • Enhanced DBS Disclosure (or willingness to obtain one).

  • Professional references covering recent employment.

  • CV covering the last 10 years of employment history (where possible), with any gaps explained.

  • Legal right to work in the UK.

  • Willingness to attend a registration/interview process.

  • APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

  • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
  • You must have legal right to work in the UK
  • You must be willing to attend a registration interview
  • Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

    Disclaimer

    'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

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