SEN Teaching Assistant - Preston Outstanding Special School
Tradewind Recruitment · Preston · posted 15 days ago
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6113Educational support assistants
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SEN Teaching Assistant - Preston | Outstanding Special School Vacancy
Location: Preston, Lancashire (UK)
Position: Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant
Contract Type: Full-Time / Permanent (Immediate Start)
Salary: £102.89 - £115.89 per day
Tradewind Recruitment are recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant for an immediate start in Preston. This is to start as soon as possible supporting children and young people with complex needs. If you have experience in special education, PMLD, or care work, apply today to secure an immediate interview.
The school is an outstanding special school for children and young people aged 2-19 with severe and profound and multiple learning difficulties. the school and staff provide the children with a highly personalised curriculum built on the foundations of strong relationships across the whole school community.
Tradewind is proud to support this exceptional setting in finding compassionate, skilled education professionals who want to make a genuine, lasting impact.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Specialist Pupil Support: Work closely with students presenting with severe, profound, and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) across daily classroom activities and sensory learning.
Personalised Learning Environment: Assist in setting up safe, engaging, and highly adapted learning spaces tailored to individual EHCP requirements.
Communication Support: Utilise specialised communication aids, sensory cues, and alternative interaction strategies to help pupils engage.
Welfare & Personal Care: Support students with pastoral needs, physical mobility, and personal care with dignity and empathy.
Multidisciplinary Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with class teachers, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and nursing staff.
Person Specification & Requirements
Experience: Previous professional background supporting children or adults with SEND, PMLD, complex learning difficulties, or care backgrounds.
Key Attributes: Exceptional patience, emotional resilience, high empathy, and a positive, adaptable attitude.
Compliance: Must hold a current, valid Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service (or be in a position to process one immediately) and be ready for an immediate start.
How to Apply: Click 'Apply Now' to be considered for this rewarding role in Preston, or contact Christina Grindy at Tradewind Recruitment:
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