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JOB TITLE - SEN Teaching Assistant
ABOUT THE SCHOOL
Prospero Teaching is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant for a Primary School based in Whitworth.
The school is a welcoming and inclusive environment with a strong commitment to supporting pupils with additional needs. The staff team is caring and collaborative, ensuring that every child receives the guidance and encouragement they need to succeed. The school offers regular CPD opportunities throughout the year and invests in staff development.
Depending on performance, the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.
CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS
Location - Whitworth
Position - SEN Teaching Assistant
Start date - September 2025
Full time/part time - Full-time
Minimum rate of pay - 103.95 - 110 per day
Hours - 8:30 am - 15:30 pm
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
Previous experience supporting children with SEN in a UK school (essential)
Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or above) preferred
Experience working with children with ASD, ADHD, or other additional needs desirable
Up-to-date safeguarding training issued in the last year
A nurturing and patient approach to supporting learning and behaviour
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional child-related references covering the last 2 years
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.
PROSPERO TEACHING CAN OFFER THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:
Accredited continued professional development courses, including safeguarding and behaviour management
Access to our in-house Training and Development Team for ongoing support and guidance
