SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching is working with a welcoming secondary school in the Gosport area to recruit a dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistant for an immediate start.

This is a full‑time opportunity supporting pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The role will involve working closely with a small number of students, helping them engage in lessons, regulate behaviour, and achieve positive outcomes both academically and socially.

The school is particularly keen to hear from candidates with backgrounds in youth work, coaching, mentoring, the military, sports, care, or behaviour support, who can build strong relationships and act as positive role models.

Following a successful trial day, the school is looking to appoint immediately.

The Role:

• Provide tailored support to pupils with EHCPs
• Work closely with students on a 1:1 basis and within small groups
• Support engagement, participation, and progress in lessons
• Assist with behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies
• Build strong, positive relationships with pupils
• Encourage confidence, independence, and resilience
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams, and SEN staff
• Promote a safe and inclusive learning environment
• Follow safeguarding and school policies consistently

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals
• Strong relationship‑building and communication skills
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Confident supporting pupils who may require additional behavioural or emotional support
• Experience in education, youth work, coaching, mentoring, care, sports, or support work desirable
• Passionate about making a positive difference to young people’s lives
• Able to commit to a full‑time role

Contract Details:

• Position: Teaching Assistant (EHCP Support)
• Location: Gosport
• Start Date: ASAP
• Working Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
• Working Pattern: Full‑time, term‑time
• Pay Rate: £14.25 – £15.66 per hour
• Key Stages: KS3 & KS4

Experience, Training & Safeguarding:

• Experience supporting children or young people desirable
• SEN or behavioural support experience beneficial
• Safeguarding training can be provided
• Enhanced DBS required (or willingness to obtain one)

What Prospero Teaching Offers:

• Free accredited CPD, including SEN and behaviour management training
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunity to secure a long‑term position within a supportive school
• A rewarding role supporting students with additional needs
• Access to a wide range of education opportunities

If you’re looking for a Teaching Assistant role in Gosport where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of young people, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your up‑to‑date CV.

Proud to be listed in the Times as one of ‘The Best Companies To Work For’, Prospero Teaching is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency. With over two decades of experience, our education consultants work hard to find you the most suitable role, from a wide range of teaching jobs across the UK, in thousands of excellent schools, academies, and nurseries. We are an APSCO-audited education agency, and our awards for excellence demonstrate our commitment to high-quality service and best practice.