SEND Teaching Assistant - Small-Group - Preston - September 2026

Job Description:

£15.46 per hour | Preston | Full-time | Temporary long-term booking from September 2026

Humly are recruiting for an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant / SEN Learning Support Assistant to support a group of pupils with more significant additional needs at a primary school in Preston from September 2026.

This SEND support role is best suited to someone confident, firm and experienced, with a strong classroom presence and a clear understanding of different SEND needs. The school needs a calm and consistent support assistant who can build positive relationships, support routines and help pupils access learning in a structured and nurturing way.

Role Details

Location: Preston
Pay Rate: £15.46 per hour
Schedule: Full-time
Start Date: September 2026
Role Type: Temporary long-term school-based booking

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be supporting pupils with:

* Small-group SEND support

* Supporting children with more significant additional needs

* Helping pupils access classroom learning and activities

* Supporting routines, focus and emotional regulation

* Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement

* Building confidence, independence and communication

* Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider primary school team

You’ll Be a Good Fit If You…

* Have experience as a SEND Teaching Assistant, SEN Learning Support Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant or experienced Teaching Assistant

* Have supported children with a range of SEND or additional needs

* Are confident, firm and consistent in your approach

* Have strong behaviour management skills

* Understand the importance of routine, structure and positive relationships

* Can support pupils in small groups and individually

* Are proactive, resilient and reliable

* Have an enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or are willing to apply for one

* Are willing to complete Humly’s safeguarding and compliance process before placement

Why Work with Humly?

* The Humly App - manage your availability and diary digitally

* Humly Academy - access free CPD and safeguarding training once compliant

* £100 Referral Bonus - refer a friend and earn once they complete their first booking

* Support from the local Humly North West team

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant or SEN Learning Support Assistant who wants a consistent support role in Preston from September.

Compliance

Humly North West is acting as an employment business for this temporary long-term booking.

Humly prioritises the safety of children; therefore, all applicants must pass our comprehensive safeguarding process, including an enhanced DBS check. We value diversity and invite applications from all suitably qualified candidates. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974