1:1 Primary SEN TA

Prospero Teaching; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable education recruitment agency is seeking a 1:1 Teaching Assistant (TA) to provide support for students with special educational needs (SEN) in a primary school located in Tooting, Greater London. This full-time role starts in January 2026 and lasts until the end of the academic year in July 2026, possibly extending. Candidates should have a minimum of one year of relevant experience and up-to-date safeguarding training. This position offers professional development courses and in-house training.

Benefits

Accredited continued professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year Key Stage 1 OR 2 experience in the UK.
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support with SEN individuals as a Learning Support Assistant.
• Work full time, term time only from 8:30 am to 4 pm.

Skills

Key Stage 1 or 2 experience

Safeguarding training

Job description

JOB TITLE - 1:1 SEN Primary TA

Prospero Teaching is looking for a 1:1 TA to join one of our lovely schools in the Tooting area, full time, JAN START!

About the School

The school is a popular mainstream Primary School with a supportive senior leadership team. The school is going from strength to strength and providing training to all staff. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

Contract / Position Details

• Location – Tooting, SW15
• Type of work – TA – 1:1 support with SEN individuals
• Position – Learning Support Assistant
• Contract or position start date – JAN 2026 START
• Duration / Likely Duration – end of the academic year July 2026 (possibly ongoing)
• Contract or position end date (if applicable) – July 2026
• Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) – Temporary Contract
• Full time/part time – Full time
• Minimum rate of pay – Minimum rate £95 per day
• Hours – 8:30 am – 4pm : Mon - Fri (term time only)

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year Key Stage 1 OR 2 experience in the UK
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

Eligibility

• 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 that cover at least the last two years

Other

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

Benefits

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team