Teaching Assistant - In-Class SEND Support - 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 Teaching Assistant to provide in-class support at a primary school in Preston from September 2026.

This Teaching Assistant role is ideal for someone confident supporting children within the classroom, including pupils with SEND and additional needs. The school needs a proactive and reliable Primary Teaching Assistant with a strong classroom presence, good behaviour management skills and the ability to support learning, routines and pupil engagement across the school day.

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:

• General classroom support
• In-class support for children with SEND and additional needs
• Supporting literacy, numeracy and wider learning activities
• Small-group support and individual pupil support
• Helping pupils stay focused, confident and engaged
• Supporting classroom routines and positive behaviour
• Working closely with the class teacher and wider primary school team

You’ll Be a Good Fit If You…

• Have experience as a Teaching Assistant, Primary Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant or classroom support assistant
• Have supported children with SEND or additional needs
• Are confident, firm and consistent in the classroom
• Have good behaviour management skills
• Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Are proactive, reliable and able to use initiative
• 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 Teaching Assistant who wants a consistent in-class 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.