SEN Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a caring SEN Classroom Support staff member to work in an Independent SEN School in Shaftesbury, supporting children aged 5–19 with SEMH, ASD and related needs. You will assist learning activities, help promote positive behaviour, and contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment.

The role is full-time on a Temp-To-Perm basis, starting September 2026, with ongoing professional development and strong support from an experienced education team.

Qualifications

• GCSEs: English and Maths at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
• Experience working with children or young people.
• Experience with SEN, SEMH or ASD is desirable.
• Safeguarding training updated within the last year.
• Provide two professional child-related references covering the last two years.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning activities and tasks.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage independence.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, nurturing learning environment.
• Assist with emotional regulation and engagement with education.
• Support pupils in and out of the classroom as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Patience and resilience

Safeguarding awareness

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C/4+)

Job description

SEN Classroom Support

Prospero Teaching is looking to place SEN Classroom Support Staff to work within a fantastic Independent SEN School supporting children and young people aged 5-19 years with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and associated difficulties. Whilst challenging, this work is immensely rewarding, and all staff are supported in their professional development.

We are seeking to appoint caring, resilient, and reliable individuals to join an experienced and supportive team. The successful candidate will support pupils with their learning activities, help promote positive behaviour, encourage independence, and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment. This may involve supporting students both in and outside the classroom, assisting with emotional regulation, and helping pupils to engage positively with their education.

CONTRACT DETAILS

• Location - Shaftesbury
• Position - SEN Classroom Support
• Type of work - SEN Classroom Support
• Contract or position start date - September 2026
• Duration / Likely Duration - Long-Term
• Contract or position end date (if applicable) - Temp-To-Perm
• Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temp To Perm
• Full time/part time - Full Time
• Minimum rate of pay - From 100 per day
• Hours: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 8:30am - 4:00pm, Wednesday: 8:30am - 4:30pm, Friday: 8:30am - 3:30pm

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Previous experience working with children or young people
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN, SEMH, ASD, or additional needs (desirable)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, caring, and resilient approach
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued within the last year (mandotory)

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 the last two years

OTHER:

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 prior to placement.

Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

PROSPERO TEACHING CAN OFFER:

• Free, accredited continued professional development courses, including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team
• Ongoing support from experienced education consultants
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent employment within specialist educational settings