SEMH Teaching Assistant | Specialist School Support

Prospero Teaching; Penwortham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is working with a small, specialist setting in Preston (PR2) to recruit a SEN Teaching Assistant for full-time coverage from November 2026 until July 2027. The role is temporary, with hours 8:30am to 4pm, and requires the successful candidate to support pupils aged 11–18 who struggle in mainstream settings.

The school emphasizes building respectful, meaningful relationships and delivering tailored education in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a 2:2 degree or higher, or TA experience
• Experience working with young people in vocational/coaching role
• Previous experience in a UK school
• Up-to-date safeguarding training within the last year

Skills

Recent Graduate

TA experience

Education

2:2 degree or higher

UK school experience

Job description

Prospero Teaching is working with a small, specialist setting in Preston (PR2) to recruit a SEN Teaching Assistant for full-time coverage from November 2026 until July 2027. The role is temporary, with hours 8:30am to 4pm, and requires the successful candidate to support pupils aged 11–18 who struggle in mainstream settings.

The school emphasizes building respectful, meaningful relationships and delivering tailored education in a supportive environment.