Primary SEN TA

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency for education is looking for a dedicated Primary SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to work full-time in Mitcham. This role, essential in supporting students with special needs, requires at least one year of Key Stage 1 or 2 experience and recent safeguarding training. The position is temporary until July 2026, with the possibility of extension. Candidates must hold the right to work in the UK and have an enhanced DBS certificate. The role offers professional development opportunities and hands-on training.

Benefits

Accredited continued professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Key Stage 1 or 2 experience in the UK.
• Must have up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year.
• Experience working with children with SEN, specifically ASD and EBD.

Responsibilities

• Support special needs students in their learning environment.
• Assist in implementing individual education plans.
• Promote inclusion and participation for all students.

Skills

Key Stage 1 or 2 experience

SEN experience with ASD and EBD

Safeguarding training

Job description

JOB TITLE - Primary SEN TA

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

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 – 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 – July 2026
• Contract type – Temporary Contract
• Full time/part time – Full time
• Minimum rate of pay – Minimum rate £90 per day
• Hours – 8:30 am – 4 pm : 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 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.

PROSPECTS & BENEFITS

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