SEN Teaching Assistant

Job description

Prospero Teaching are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive specialist setting near Colchester, starting ASAP. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and helping them achieve their full potential within a nurturing and inclusive environment.

The school is looking for a patient, resilient practitioner with effective behaviour management skills and a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the educational journey of pupils with additional needs.

📌 CONTRACT DETAILS

• Location - Near Colchester
• Position - SEN Teaching Assistant
• Type of work - Supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs
• Start date - ASAP
• Duration - Ongoing / Long-term
• Full time/part-time - Full-time
• Rate of pay - £115 - £122 per day (depending on experience)
• Hours - 08:30am - 15:30pm

📚 EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH or complex needs
• Previous experience working within a school, alternative provision, care setting or similar environment is desirable
• Relevant TA qualification or SEN training is desirable
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued within the last year (desirable)

✔️ 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 on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one
• Provide two professional child-related references

💼 OTHER INFORMATION

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with an up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching.

🎓 WHAT PROSPERO TEACHING CAN OFFER YOU

• Free, accredited CPD courses including Safeguarding and Behaviour Management
• Access to an in-house Training & Development Team
• Refer a Friend Scheme - earn £150 when you refer a suitable candidate

Reference 225693093