SEN Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Merton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant in Merton, Southwest London. You will support pupils with special educational needs 1:1 and in small groups, helping them access learning and progress academically and socially.

The role is full time, Monday to Friday, 8:15am–3:30pm during term time, with pay ranging GBP100–GBP115 per day depending on experience. Right to work in the UK, safeguarding checks, and references are required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEN including autism, ADHD, or SEMH is desirable.
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
• Relevant qualification in Teaching Assistance or Education is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN to access learning.
• Assist with learning, behaviour support and classroom activities.
• Support pupils academically and socially to make progress.

Skills

SEN TA experience

1:1 support

Small group support

Behaviour support

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C/4)

TA qualification desirable

Recent safeguarding training desirable

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Prospero Teaching is looking for an SEN Teaching Assistant for a diverse two form-entry primary school in Merton, South West London. This outstanding primary school in Merton is dedicated to supporting pupils with additional needs. The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will provide 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils access learning and make progress both academically and socially.

The position is open to experienced SEN Teaching Assistants, Teaching Assistants, and Learning Support Assistants.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

Location - Merton, South West London
Position - SEN Teaching Assistant
Type of work - Supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, assisting with learning, behaviour support, and classroom activities
Position start date - September 2026
Full time/part time - Full Time
Rate of pay - GBP100 - GBP115 per day (depending on experience)
Hours - 8:15am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience working as an SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA), Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant.
Experience supporting children with SEND, including Autism (ASD), ADHD, speech and language needs, or social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs is desirable
Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued within the last year is desirable (training can be provided where required)
GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent
Relevant Teaching Assistant, SEN, Childcare, or Education qualification is desirable but not essential

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 covering at least the last two years

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 and vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is 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
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent school-based positions across London