SEN Teaching Assistant Primary (SEMH / Autism)

Prospero Teaching are working closely with a specialist SEN provision to recruit a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support primary-aged pupils with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs) and Autism.

This is a challenging but highly rewarding role, ideal for individuals with strong behaviour management skills and a genuine passion for pastoral support and mentorship. Pupils may present with complex emotional needs and require consistent, calm, and structured support throughout the school day.

The school offers a nurturing, therapeutic environment with small class sizes, where Teaching Assistants play a vital role in helping pupils regulate emotions, engage with learning, and develop positive relationships.

This role would particularly suit candidates with experience or backgrounds in:

Youth Work
Sports Coaching
Psychology or Counselling
Behaviour Support
Care Work
Ex-Forces or similar disciplined environments

The Role:

Supporting pupils on a 1:1 or small-group basis
Implementing positive behaviour strategies
Providing pastoral care and emotional regulation support
Acting as a positive role model and mentor
Supporting engagement with learning activities
Working closely with teachers and SEN professionals

Contract Details:

Position: SEN Teaching Assistant (Primary)
Type of Work: Support / Pastoral Role
Start Date: January 2026
Duration: Ongoing
Contract Type: Temp / Perm
Hours: Full-time (8:30am 4:00pm)
Rate of Pay: From 14.66 per hour (dependent on experience)

Experience, Training & Qualifications:

Experience working with children or young people with challenging behaviour
Strong behaviour management skills (essential)
SEN experience (SEMH / Autism preferred)
Youth work, care, or mentoring experience welcomed
Up-to-date Safeguarding training (or willingness to complete)

Eligibility:

Right to Work in the UK
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)
Two professional, child-related references

What Prospero Teaching Offers:

Free accredited CPD (including safeguarding and behaviour management)
Ongoing support from our in-house Training & Development Team
Opportunity to make a real difference in young lives

If you are resilient, empathetic, and ready to take on a hands-on SEN role, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with an up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching acts as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.