SEN Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching are currently recruiting for a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated SEN College in South Norwood starting September 2025.

This long-term position is ideal for someone passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs and challenging behaviour.

Job Details:
Role: SEN Teaching Assistant
Setting: SEN College
Location: South Norwood, Southeast London
Start Date: September 2025 (Interviews 3rd and 4th September)
Schedule: Full Time Position, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Type: Long-term position
Pay: 106 per day

This is a mixed-gender, state-funded special school in London for students aged 14 to 19. It specialises in supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and many students may also have Autism or exhibit challenging behaviour.

As a special school, it does not follow the typical structure of mainstream education. Instead, it offers tailored academic and vocational programmes to meet individual needs. The school currently has around 77 pupils, with capacity for approximately 112.

Key Features
Type: Academy special school
Age Range: 14 to 19 years old
Gender: Mixed
Curriculum: A mix of academic subjects (GCSEs, functional skills, entry levels) and vocational pathways such as construction, motor mechanics, catering, and media & music technology
Ofsted Rating: Rated Good across all areas in the most recent inspection

Requirements:
Minimum 1 year of experience supporting children or adults with SEN
Right to Work in the UK
Enhanced child and adult DBS on the Update Service
Two recent references covering the past 2 years of employment

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 are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
In-house Training and Development Team


Interested?
Call (phone number removed) - Select Option 1, then Option 3 for Lale on the SEN West Team
Or reply with your updated CV.

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