Are you an exceptional Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting young people with complex Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
We are seeking dedicated and resilient SEN TAs, ready to start in January 2026, to join an outstanding specialist setting in the Preston area. This provision caters to students with complex needs, including Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges.
This is a highly rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of pupils who require dedicated, compassionate, and skilled support.
The Role and Responsibilities
As a Specialist SEN TA, your commitment and expertise will be crucial to the daily success and well-being of our pupils. Your roles will include, but not be limited to:
1:1 and Small Group Support: Providing targeted support to pupils with complex learning, communication, and physical needs, adapting methods to suit individual EHCP goals.
Curriculum Access: Assisting the class teacher in planning and delivering highly differentiated lessons that enable all pupils to access the curriculum, focusing on life skills, communication, and independence.
Personal Care and Welfare: Confidently and respectfully assisting pupils with personal care needs, mobility, and feeding, ensuring their dignity and safety are maintained at all times.
Behaviour Management: Implementing positive behaviour support strategies (PBS) and therapeutic interventions tailored to manage challenging behaviour effectively and calmly.
Therapeutic Support: Working alongside and supporting external professionals such as Speech and Language Therapists (SALT), Occupational Therapists (OT), and physiotherapists to deliver integrated programmes.
Resource Creation: Preparing specialist learning resources and maintaining a safe, stimulating, and accessible learning environment.
What We Are Looking For
To thrive in this specialist setting, you will need:
Prior experience (minimum 6 months) supporting young people with complex SEND, preferably in a special school or unit setting.
A recognised qualification or demonstrable experience relevant to supporting pupils with PMLD, SLD, or ASC (Autism Spectrum Condition).
Exceptional resilience, patience, and a genuine commitment to inclusion.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team.
A proactive, organised, and solution-focused approach to daily challenges.
Benefits of Joining Our Team
We offer a supportive environment and fantastic opportunities for professional growth:
Excellent rates of pay, reflective of the specialist nature of the role.
Access to specialist Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in areas such as PECS, Makaton, and therapeutic approaches.
A chance to work within a highly experienced and friendly Preston-based team.
The opportunity to build highly rewarding, long-term relationships with pupils and their families.
Apply Now!
If you are ready for this impactful and highly rewarding new role starting in January 2026, please do not delay-we are conducting interviews immediately.
To express your interest or find out more, please contact the Preston Team today:
Email your CV to: jessica.verndet@randstadeducation.co.uk
Call us on: 01772259966
We look forward to hearing from you and helping you take the next step in your SEND career!
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