Teaching Assistant

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 environment

What 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 approach

Ideal Qualifications:

• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable)
• DBS on the Update Service or willing to obtain one

What 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 placement

Interested? 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.