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TRADEWIND RECRUITMENT
Teaching Assistant
Preston, Lancashire
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 5 days ago
- Salary
- £90 - 120 - Day
- Recruiter
- TRADEWIND RECRUITMENT
- Closes
- 30 Sep 2025
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Teaching Assistant - Alternative Provision (Preston)
Location: Preston
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Long-term with a view to permanent
Full-time
Pay: £90 - £120 per day (PAYE)
Are you passionate about supporting young people who thrive in a more tailored educational environment? Do you have the resilience, empathy, and dedication to help pupils overcome barriers to learning?
An inclusive and supportive Alternative Provision in Preston is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2025. This is a long-term role with the potential to move to a permanent contract, offering the right candidate a chance to make a meaningful impact in a specialist setting.
About the Role:
Supporting students with social, emotional, and behavioural needs
Working closely with teaching staff to deliver personalised interventions
Helping pupils develop confidence, independence, and a positive approach to learning
Providing 1:1 and small group support, both in and outside of the classroom
Promoting an inclusive, nurturing, and respectful learning environmentWhat We're Looking For:
Experience working in a school, PRU, or youth setting (preferred but not essential)
Calm, patient, and consistent in behaviour management strategies
Ability to build rapport quickly and support students with diverse needs
A genuine desire to support vulnerable learners
Team player with a proactive and flexible approachIdeal Qualifications:
Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable)
DBS on the Update Service or willing to obtain oneWhat the school offer:
A rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference
Supportive leadership and staff team
Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
Potential for a permanent contract after a successful placementInterested? Apply today to secure your role for September!
To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) and ask for Christina
Ad ID: 5416883709
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