SEN Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Lyndhurst; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist independent school seeks a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with SEMH needs. You'll help students re-engage with education in a nurturing environment, playing a vital role in their academic and emotional growth. Suitable candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience working with vulnerable young people.

Benefits

Free, accredited CPD courses including Safeguarding and Behaviour Management

Ongoing support from in-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience working with children or young people.
• Up-to-date Safeguarding Training (within the last year).
• Enhanced Child DBS (on the Update Service or willing to apply).

Responsibilities

• Support students in small groups or 1:1, helping them overcome challenges.
• Promote emotional wellbeing and support learning outcomes.
• Build positive relationships with pupils.

Skills

Working with children with SEMH

Using PECS

Manual handling and de-escalation strategies

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

GCSEs in English and Maths

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SEN Teaching Assistant
Start Date: September 2025 (or ASAP)

Prospero Teaching is proud to be working in partnership with a specialist independent school that supports children and young people aged 918 with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs and related conditions.

This setting offers a therapeutic and nurturing environment, with a highly experienced team of staff and therapists dedicated to helping students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. The school promotes a trauma-informed, person-centred approach to learning.

About the Role:
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support students in small group settings or on a 1:1 basis, helping them overcome challenges and re-engage with education. You will play a vital role in promoting emotional wellbeing, supporting learning outcomes, and building positive relationships with pupils.

We Welcome Applications From Candidates With Experience In:

• Working with children or young people with SEMH, Autism, ADHD, or trauma-related needs
• Healthcare or nursing environments
• Residential or social care
• Using PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) or Makaton
• Manual handling and de-escalation strategies
• Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
• Start Date: September 2025 / ASAP
• Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent
• Working Hours: 8:30am 4:00pm (Monday to Friday, hours per week)

Requirements:

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent (preferred)
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with children or young people
• GCSEs in English and Maths
• Up-to-date Safeguarding Training (within the last year)
• Right to Work in the UK
• Enhanced Child DBS (on the Update Service or willing to apply)
• Two professional, child-related references

What We Offer:

• Free, accredited CPD courses including Safeguarding and Behaviour Management
• Ongoing support from our in-house Training and Development Team

If you are compassionate, resilient, and passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your up-to-date CV. Please note: only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching.