SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant ABOUT THE SCHOOL Prospero Teaching is looking for an SEN Teaching Assistant for a brilliant three form-entry primary school in Kingston Upon Thames. This wonderful primary school in Kingston Upon Thames is dedicated to supporting pupils with additional needs. The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will provide 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils access learning and make progress both academically and socially. The position is open to experienced SEN Teaching Assistants, Teaching Assistants, and Learning Support Assistants. CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS · Location - Kingston Upon Thames · Position - SEN Teaching Assistant · Type of work - Supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, assisting with learning, behaviour support, and classroom activities · Position start date - September 2026 · Full time/part time - Part time · Rate of pay - GBP100 - GBP115 per day (depending on experience) · Hours - 8:30am - 3:45pm, Monday to Wednesday (term time only) EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS · Previous experience working as an SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA), Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant. · Experience supporting children with SEND, including Autism (ASD), ADHD, speech and language needs, or social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs is desirable · Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued within the last year is desirable (training can be provided where required) · GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent · Relevant Teaching Assistant, SEN, Childcare, or Education qualification is desirable but not essential 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 at least the last two years OTHER If you would like to be considered for this SEN Teaching Assistant 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 and 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 is able to offer the successful candidate: · Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management · In-house Training and Development Team · Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant · Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent school-based positions across London