SEN Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Abergavenny; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support learners in primary settings in Abergavenny. You will work 1:1 and in small groups, helping maintain pupil safety and welfare, and assist the class teacher in delivering lessons.

Ideal candidates have SEN experience, patience, and a proactive, cooperative mindset. We provide bespoke candidate support, a competitive day rate, and access to further training.

Qualifications

• SEN experience in primary schools is desirable.
• Patient and proactive educator with cooperative approach.
• Ability to support pupils 1:1 and in groups.

Responsibilities

• Carry out professional duties, support group and 1:1 with pupils.
• Ensure safety and welfare of pupils during lessons.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering lessons and activities.
• Engage in forest school opportunities where available.

Skills

SEN experience

Patience

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification

Job description

With the final term on the horizon, this is a great opportunity for us to showcase your abilities to local Primary schools. As on of our valued Teaching Assistants, you will play a key role in the maintenance and management of the classroom. You will have the opportunity to work closely with pupils on a 1:1 basis, as well as assist in a more general capacity.

We're looking for individuals with a variety of SEN experiences to join us in supporting the learners who need it the most. As well as being a patient and kind educator, Prospero are looking for those who are forward-thinking, proactive and co-operative in their approach.

What's in it for you? We can off you bespoke candidate support, a great day rate and help provide you with any additional training you may require.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

Location: Abergavenny
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
Type of work: Carry out professional duties, responsible for group support/1:1 support, ensure the safety and welfare of pupils, small group work, reading, forest school opportunities, support class teacher in delivering lessons
Start Date: September 2025 - assignments on-going
Rate of pay : Starting at £87.96 per day
Hours: 08:30 - 15:30

EXPERIENCE

Desirable:

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification (not essential)
• Experience of working in Primary Schools
• Experience of inclusive classroom practice
• An understanding/awareness of supporting SEND requirements
• Previous experience of supporting learning using a range of strategies, both with groups and on a 1:1 basis
• Drives (not essential) able ot travel on public transport.

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold right to work in the UK
• Hold and 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

Prospero Teaching is able to provide successful candidates:

• Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team