SEND Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support for children with autism and other learning needs in Bournemouth schools. The role starts January 2027 and is long-term, full-time.

Candidates should have UK qualifications such as QTS/QTLS/PGCE/EYTS/NVQ/CACHE and recent safeguarding training. Right to work in the UK and two references are required.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status or equivalent required.
• Experience in UK schools.
• Experience with SEND, esp. ASD.
• Recent safeguarding training desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to SEND students, particularly with ASD.
• Assist with behavioural and learning strategies.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to support lessons.

Skills

SEND experience

ASD experience

1:1 support

collaboration with teachers

Education

QTS

QTLS

PGCE

EYTS

NVQ

CACHE

Job description

Are you an experienced Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children on a 1:1 basis?

Prospero Teaching is recruiting dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants for roles starting in January 2027 within fantastic schools across the Bournemouth area.

We work in partnership with a range of schools seeking compassionate and skilled Teaching Assistants who have experience supporting children with Autism and additional learning needs on a one-to-one basis.

Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to further develop your career within SEND education, we would love to hear from you.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• Location - Bournemouth
• Position - SEND Teaching Assistant
• Start date - January 2027
• Duration / Likely Duration - Ongoing
• End date (if applicable) - N/A
• Contract type - Long term
• Full time/part time - Full time
• Minimum rate of pay - £140 per day
• Hours - 8:30am - 4:00pm

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• QTS, QTLS, PGCE, EYTS, NVQ, Cache or equivalent
• Previous experience working in a UK school
• Experience working with SEND students, particularly those with ASD
• A genuine interest in supporting children with ASD and complex learning needs
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (desirable however not essential as training for this can be provided)

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

PROSPERO OFFERS

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