SEN Teaching Assistant; Primary

Overview

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant (Primary) Prospero Teaching are working closely with a primary school in Lytchett to recruit a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

This is a rewarding and hands-on role, ideal for individuals who are patient, resilient, and passionate about supporting children with additional needs. The successful candidate will provide consistent, calm, and structured 1:1 support throughout the school day, helping the pupil to engage with learning, regulate emotions, and develop confidence and independence.

The school offers a supportive and inclusive environment, where Teaching Assistants play a key role in both academic and pastoral support.

This role would particularly suit candidates with experience or backgrounds in:

• SEN Support
• Youth Work
• Care Work
• Behaviour Support
• Psychology or Counselling
• Sports Coaching
• Mentoring or Pastoral Roles

• Providing 1:1 support to a pupil with SEN
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Assisting with learning activities and classroom engagement
• Acting as a positive role model and consistent support figure
• Implementing strategies set out in EHCPs and support plans
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO

• Position: 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant (Primary)
• Type of Work: SEN / Pastoral Support
• Location:
  
  Lytchett Minster
• Start Date:
  
  February 2026
• Duration:
  Ongoing
• Contract Type:
  Temp / Perm
• Hours:
  
  Full-time (8:30am 4:00pm)
• Rate of Pay:
  From 14.66 per hour (dependent on experience)

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN
• Strong interpersonal and behaviour support skills
• SEN experience (Autism, SEMH or additional needs preferred)
• Care, youth work, or mentoring experience welcomed
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training (or willingness to complete)

• Right to Work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)
• Two professional, child-related references

• Free accredited CPD (including safeguarding and SEN training)
• Ongoing support from our in-house Training & Development Team
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference in a childs education

If you are compassionate, committed, and ready to support a pupil on a 1:1 basis, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with an up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching acts as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.