SEN Teaching Assistant (PDA)

Prospero Teaching; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Year 1 female student with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. The role requires patience and experience in handling children's diverse needs, offering a competitive pay based on experience. Interested candidates must hold the Right to Work in the UK and have an enhanced DBS certificate.

Qualifications

• Hold the Right to Work in the UK.
• Have an enhanced DBS certificate registered with the Update Service.
• Provide two professional child-related references.
• Hold up-to-date Safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Support a Year 1 female student with SEMH needs.
• Build a trusting, consistent relationship.
• Utilize patience and proactivity to address challenges.

Skills

Experience with SEMH needs

Patience

Proactivity

Calm under pressure

Job description

We have a new SEN Teaching Assistant vacancy available for a September start.

Key Details:

Position: 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Student: Year 1 female student

Location: Longsight

Start Date: September 2025

Hours: Full-time

Pay: Competitive, based on experience and nature of the role

About the Student:

This student is academically bright and making strong progress; however, she has growing Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. She frequently enters "flight mode," attempting to leave the classroom or even the school grounds. She also demonstrates high demand avoidance and often does not complete tasks when asked.

We are looking for someone who is:

Patient, proactive, and calm under pressure

Experienced in supporting children with SEMH needs

Committed to building a trusting, consistent relationship

If you are interested in this role please apply with your most up to date version of you CV

Eligibility Requirements:
To be considered for this role, you must:

Hold the Right to Work in the UK.

Have an enhanced DBS certificate registered with the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).

Provide two professional child-related references.

Hold up-to-date Safeguarding training (desirable training can be provided).

How to Apply:
If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs, please submit your up-to-date CV today!

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy.

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