Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching is looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to work across secondary schools in NW2 and surrounding areas. We are seeking someone who is enthusiastic, reliable and confident supporting students with Special Educational Needs. Previous SEN experience is essential, ideally supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.

CONTRACT DETAILS
Location – NW2 Area
Position – SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)
Type of work – Supporting students with Special Educational Needs
Start date – September 2026
Duration – Until the end of the academic year
Contract type – Temporary
Full time/part time – Full time
Rate of pay – Minimum GBP90 per day
Hours – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
· Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN is essential
· Experience supporting pupils with a range of additional needs
· A degree is desirable
· Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued within the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
· Hold the 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 covering the last two years

OTHER INFORMATION
To be considered for this role, please apply with an up-to-date CV.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business and education recruitment agency for this vacancy. All successful applicants will be subject to registration, safeguarding and vetting checks.

WHAT PROSPERO TEACHING CAN OFFER YOU
· Free accredited CPD, including Safeguarding and Behaviour Management
· Access to our Training and Development Team
· Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
· Competitive rates of pay
· Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles

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.