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Are you a caring and committed Teaching Assistant who thrives on supporting children with additional needs? Do you want to be part of a school that champions inclusion, teamwork, and personalised support?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant to work with a KS1 pupil with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a friendly and supportive primary school in PR2, Preston. Starting September 2025, this role offers you the chance to make a tangible difference in a child's educational journey by creating a safe, engaging, and emotionally secure learning space.
You'll play a key role in helping the child manage their daily school experience, build confidence, and achieve personal and academic milestones all while being supported by a dedicated teaching team who understand the power of patient, individualised learning.
Responsibilities:
- Utilisation and development of 1:1 resources.
- Experience working with SEN pupils
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and TA's to organise appropriate activities.
- Liaise with other professionals such as Teacher's, TA, specialist support staff.
- Work closely with other LSA's and support staff.
- Work with classes, small groups and with children on a one to one basis.
- Prepare and develop class displays.
- Keep up to date records of the pupil's progress and contribute to the child's EHCP plan.
- Create a calm environment where learning can take place.
Essential requirements:
- Work on a 1:1 or small group basis with children who have Special Educational Needs
- Experience of working with young people.
- Be comfortable and confident in managing challenging behaviours.
- Ability to engage with, and build rapport with young people.
- Be creative, proactive and flexible in their supporting style.
- TA qualified. L2/3.
Associated Benefits
- On site car park.
- Public Transport nearby.
- Competitive daily pay rate.
- Weekly pay.
- Access to free CPD.
- Support from your dedicated consultant who specialises in Primary Education.
- CV and application support.
- Discounts.
- Refer a friend Scheme with a reward of £300 love 3 shop vouchers.
- Randstad is committed to the safety of young children; therefore all posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Apply today to start your career in teaching with the support of Randstad Education and the Primary Schools.
We are able to provide you with a network of opportunities in the local Primary Schools and access to CPD events.Contact Jessica at for more information
