SEN Teaching Assistant
Start Date: September 2025 (or ASAP)

Prospero Teaching is proud to be working in partnership with a specialist independent school that supports children and young people aged 918 with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs and related conditions.

This setting offers a therapeutic and nurturing environment, with a highly experienced team of staff and therapists dedicated to helping students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. The school promotes a trauma-informed, person-centred approach to learning.

About the Role:
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support students in small group settings or on a 1:1 basis, helping them overcome challenges and re-engage with education. You will play a vital role in promoting emotional wellbeing, supporting learning outcomes, and building positive relationships with pupils.

We Welcome Applications From Candidates With Experience In:

Working with children or young people with SEMH, Autism, ADHD, or trauma-related needs
Healthcare or nursing environments
Residential or social care
Supporting personal care needs
Using PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) or Makaton
Manual handling and de-escalation strategies

Contract Details:

Location: New Forest, Hampshire
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
Start Date: September 2025 / ASAP
Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent
Working Hours: 8:30am 4:00pm (Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week)
Pay Rate: 96.00-104.70 (depending on experience)

Requirements:

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent (preferred)
Minimum 1 year of experience working with children or young people
GCSEs in English and Maths
Up-to-date Safeguarding Training (within the last year)
Right to Work in the UK
Enhanced Child DBS (on the Update Service or willing to apply)
Two professional, child-related references

What We Offer:

Free, accredited CPD courses including Safeguarding and Behaviour Management
Ongoing support from our in-house Training and Development Team

If you are compassionate, resilient, and passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your up-to-date CV. Please note: only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching.