SEN TA

Prospero Teaching; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant in Stevenage to support pupils who need additional help with attention, communication and classroom learning. You will work closely with the teacher to make tasks manageable and build pupils' confidence.

The role combines one-to-one support with small-group activities, with an emphasis on independence rather than completing work for pupils. This full-time, long-term temporary position runs Monday to Friday during term time, with start date

Qualifications

• Previous UK classroom support experience with primary-age pupils.
• Experience helping pupils with SEND remain engaged and access learning.
• Clear communication, reliable attendance and a consistent approach to behaviour.
• Experience of phonics interventions, EHCP support or a relevant teaching assistant qualification would strengthen your application.

Responsibilities

• Break tasks into clear, manageable stages for learners.
• Support pupils with autism or ADHD using agreed classroom strategies.
• Deliver reading, spelling and numeracy interventions planned by the teacher.
• Use movement breaks, visual prompts and predictable routines where appropriate.
• Record pupils' responses to support and contribute to discussions about next steps.

Skills

Classroom support

SEND support

Phonics interventions

Behaviour management

Education

Teaching assistant qualification

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Stevenage, Hertfordshire | £(Apply online only) per day, depending on relevant experience

Full-time, long-term temporary; Monday to Friday, term time

Start date and exact working hours to be agreed before placement.

Prospero Teaching is recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant in Stevenage to support pupils who need additional help with attention, communication and classroom learning. You will work closely with the teacher to make tasks manageable and build pupils' confidence. The role combines one-to-one support with small-group activities, with an emphasis on independence rather than completing work for pupils.

Your responsibilities

• Break instructions and written activities into clear, manageable stages.


• Support pupils with autism or ADHD using agreed classroom strategies.


• Deliver teacher-planned reading, spelling and number interventions.


• Use movement breaks, visual prompts and predictable routines where appropriate.


• Record pupils' responses to support and contribute to discussions about next steps.

What you will need

• Previous UK classroom support experience with primary-age pupils.


• Experience helping pupils with SEND remain engaged and access learning.


• Clear communication, reliable attendance and a consistent approach to behaviour.


• Experience of phonics interventions, EHCP support or a relevant teaching assistant qualification would strengthen your application.

This role suits a teaching assistant who enjoys combining targeted learning support with the day-to-day relationships that help children feel settled