1:1 EHCP Teaching Assistant - High School

Are you an empathetic, resilient Learning Support Assistant looking to empower a young person through their secondary education?

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive 1:1 EHCP Teaching Assistant to join a supportive secondary school in Preston .

In this role, you will provide targeted one-to-one academic and pastoral support to a Key Stage 3 / Key Stage 4 student with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) . You will navigate the high school timetable alongside the pupil, helping them overcome learning barriers, build emotional resilience, and develop key independent study and social skills.

The Role & Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 in-class support across a secondary subject timetable (needs typically involve ASC, ADHD, SEMH, processing differences, or physical needs).
• Differentiate learning resources and break down complex subject material into structured, accessible tasks.
• Support emotional regulation, managing sensory overload, anxiety, and transitions between lesson periods.
• Facilitate positive peer interactions and support social inclusion during class discussions and unstructured break times.
• Work in close alignment with Subject Teachers, the SENCO, and the Pastoral Year Team to track progress against EHCP targets.
• Foster self-advocacy and independence to prepare the student for GCSEs / post-16 pathways.

Candidate Profile & Requirements

• Experience: Proven experience working with teenagers (aged 11-16) with additional needs or SEND; prior 1:1 secondary or upper-KS2 experience is highly advantageous.
• Qualifications: Level 2 / Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, youth work credential, or relevant degree (Psychology, Education, Criminology).
• Communication & Presence: Patient, approachable, and able to establish strong boundaries and mutual respect with adolescents.
• Specialist Skills: Familiarity with neurodiversity strategies (ASC / ADHD), de-escalation, and anxiety reduction techniques; Team Teach training is a plus.
• Safeguarding: Must hold or be willing to apply for an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service, backed by checkable employment references.
• Location: Easily commutable across Preston, South Ribble, and surrounding Central Lancashire areas.

Why Choose This Role?

• Meaningful Secondary Impact: Guide an adolescent through crucial educational years and watch their confidence and independence grow.
• Long-Term Stability: A consistent full-time assignment throughout the academic year with clear potential to transition onto a permanent school contract.
• Reliable Schedule: Standard secondary school hours (finish by 3:15 pm), Monday to Friday, term-time only.
• Transparent Weekly Pay: Competitive daily rates paid directly via PAYE with no hidden fees or umbrella deductions.

How to Apply

If you have the passion, patience, and motivation to make a lasting difference to a young person in high school, we would love to hear from you.

Click 'Apply Now' with your CV, or contact our team directly to arrange a school visit and trial day.

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