SEN Teaching Assistant. Job in Thornton Heath Education & Training Jobs

Prospero Teaching; City Of London; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated education recruitment agency is currently looking for a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to join a special college in South Norwood. The ideal candidate will be passionate about supporting students with special educational needs. Responsibilities include aiding in tailored educational programmes and providing support to students with challenging behaviour. This long-term role starts in September 2025, offering a competitive salary of £106 per day.

Benefits

Accredited continued professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience supporting children or adults with SEN.
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Enhanced child and adult DBS on the Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with special educational needs and challenging behaviour.
• Assist in delivering tailored academic and vocational programmes.

Skills

Experience supporting children or adults with SEN

Effective communication

Job description

Overview

Prospero Teaching are currently recruiting for a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated SEN College in South Norwood starting September 2025. This long-term position is ideal for someone passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs and challenging behaviour.

Role details

• Role: SEN Teaching Assistant
• Setting: SEN College
• Location: South Norwood, Southeast London
• Start Date: September 2025 (Interviews 3rd and 4th September)
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
• Type: Long-term position
• Pay: 106 per day

About the school

This is a mixed-gender, state-funded special school in London for students aged 14 to 19. It specialises in supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and many students may also have Autism or exhibit challenging behaviour. The school offers tailored academic and vocational programmes to meet individual needs and currently has around 77 pupils, with capacity for approximately 112.

Key features

• Type: Academy special school
• Age Range: 14 to 19 years old
• Gender: Mixed
• Curriculum: A mix of academic subjects (GCSEs, functional skills, entry levels) and vocational pathways such as construction, motor mechanics, catering, and media & music technology
• Ofsted Rating: Rated Good across all areas in the most recent inspection

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience supporting children or adults with SEN
• Right to Work in the UK
• Enhanced child and adult DBS on the Update Service
• Two recent references covering the past 2 years of employment

Safeguarding

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.

What we offer

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

How to apply

Call (phone number removed) - Select Option 1, then Option 3 for Lale on the SEN West Team, or reply with your updated CV.

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