Primary SEN TA

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

Job summary

A UK education recruitment agency is seeking a Strong SEN TA for a role in Mitcham. The successful candidate will support students with special educational needs and benefit from ongoing training and development provided by the school. This is a full-time temporary position with a competitive daily rate. The agency emphasizes safeguarding and is committed to ensuring a safe working environment. Experience with Key Stage 1 or 2 students and recent safeguarding training are essential qualifications.

Benefits

Accredited professional development courses

In-house training and development

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.

Responsibilities

• Support children with special educational needs.
• Assist in implementing learning plans tailored for students.
• Collaborate with teachers and a supportive leadership team.

Skills

Key Stage 1 or 2 experience

Up-to-date safeguarding training

SEN experience with ASD and EBD

Job description

Overview

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Strong SEN TA for a role in Mitcham (CR4). 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 end date (if applicable): July 2026
• Contract type: Temporary Contract
• Full time / Part time: Full time
• Minimum rate of pay: £90 per day
• Hours: 8:30 am – 4:00 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

Eligibility to Work with Prospero Teaching

• 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.
• 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