Primary SEN TA

Prospero Teaching; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent education recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Primary SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with special educational needs at a mainstream primary school in Mitcham. This full-time, temporary position offers accredited professional development and possible ongoing contract renewal until July 2026. The ideal candidate should have at least one year of KS1/KS2 experience in the UK and must hold current safeguarding training. Candidates must also be eligible to work in the UK and provide recent child-related references.

Benefits

Accredited professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in Key Stage 1 or 2 in the UK.
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued within the last year.
• SEN experience with ASD and EBD.

Responsibilities

• Support students with special educational needs.
• Assist in the classroom and during activities.
• Work closely with the teaching staff.

Skills

Experience in Key Stage 1 or 2

Up to date Safeguarding training

SEN experience with ASD and EBD

Job description

JOB TITLE - Primary SEN TA

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Strong SEN TA, this role is in Mitcham.

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 - Mitcham, CR4.
• Type of work - SEN TA
• Position - Special Needs Teaching Assistant
• Contract or position start date - ASAP
• Duration / Likely Duration - Until end of the academic year July 2026 (possibly on-going)
• 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 90 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
• SEN experience with ASD and EBD

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 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 able to offer the successful candidate:

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