Primary SEN Teaching Assistant. Job in Swindon Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

A reputable education recruitment agency is seeking a Primary SEN Teaching Assistant in Swindon, England. The role involves providing support for SEN students and requires a minimum of one year’s experience in Key Stage 1 or 2. Candidates need to have up-to-date safeguarding training and a DBS certificate. This is a full-time position starting in September 2025 and lasting until July 2026, with opportunities for permanent roles based on performance. Training is provided by the agency.

Benefits

Accredited continued professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience working in Key Stage 1 or 2 within the UK.
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued within the last year.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to SEN students in a supportive environment.
• Participate in professional development training as required.
• Work closely with the senior leadership team to enhance student learning.

Skills

Key Stage 1 OR 2 experience

Safeguarding training

Child protection awareness

Job description

JOB TITLE - Primary SEN TA

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Strong, SEN TA, this role is in Swindon, SN1.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

The school is a popular SEN 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 - Swindon
• Type of work - Behaviour Teaching Assistant, 1:1 support
• Position - Teaching Assistant
• Contract or position start date - September 2025
• Duration / Likely Duration - Until end of the academic year July 2026
• Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary Contract
• Full time/part time - Full time
• Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate 105 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

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.

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