SEN Teaching Assistant - January 2027 Start

Prospero Teaching; Southampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant to start January 2027 in Southampton. You will support pupils to achieve academic and personal goals in a nurturing environment.

Experience with UK schools is preferred, but training can be provided. You must have Right to Work in the UK, an enhanced DBS, and two professional references. Hours are 8:30am to 3:30pm, and pay is £140 per day.

Qualifications

• Teaching Assistant qualification preferable but not essential.
• Previous experience working in a UK School.
• Experience working with children in education or in a similar setting.
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (desirable however not essential as training can be provided).

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to achieve academic and personal development.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement lessons and behaviour strategies.

Skills

UK school experience

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

SEND TEACHING ASSISTANT - JANUARY 2027 START

This is a rewarding opportunity to work alongside experienced teachers and other professionals, supporting pupils to achieve their full potential both academically and personally. You'll play a key role in helping young people build confidence, develop essential skills, and thrive in a nurturing educational environment.

Whether you have previous SEND experience or are looking to start or further your career within specialist education, we would love to hear from you.

Further Details

• Location: Southampton
• Position: SEND Teaching Assistant
• Start date: January 2027
• Duration / Likely Duration: Ongoing
• Minimum rate of pay: 140 per day
• Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm

Experience and Training

• Teaching Assistant qualification (preferable but not essential)
• Previous experience working in a UK School
• Experience working with children in education or in a similar setting
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (desirable however not essential as training can be provided)

To Be Eligible, 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

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/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching Offers

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