SEN Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive school in Clacton-on-Sea, starting in September. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and looking to develop their career within a nurturing educational environment that provides strong mentorship and ongoing professional development.

The school is looking for a compassionate and committed practitioner with excellent behaviour management skills and a genuine desire to help pupils with additional needs achieve their full potential, both academically and socially.

📌 CONTRACT DETAILS

• Location - Clacton-on-Sea
• Position - SEN Teaching Assistant
• Type of work - Supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs on a 1:1 basis and within small groups
• Start date - September
• Duration - Ongoing / Long-term
• Full time/part-time - Full time
• Rate of pay - £90-£100 per day (depending on experience)
• Hours - 08:30am - 15:45pm

📚 EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting children with SEN in a school, alternative provision, care, or similar setting (placements accepted)
• Knowledge of additional needs such as Autism (ASC), ADHD, Speech & Language Difficulties, or SEMH is desirable
• Relevant Teaching Assistant, SEN, or Childcare qualifications are advantageous
• 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, Behaviour Management, and SEN Awareness
• Access to an in-house Training & Development Team
• Refer a Friend Scheme - earn £150 when you refer a suitable candidate