Prospero Teaching
Prospero Teaching is working with a secondary school in E7 that is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2026. We are looking for an individual with previous experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
Contract Details Location: E7 Position: SEN Teaching Assistant Start Date: September 2026 Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm (may vary depending on the school's needs) Pay: GBP100 – GBP125 per day (dependent on experience) Schedule: Full-time
Experience, Training and Qualifications Required Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN is essential Experience working within a school or educational setting is highly desirable Graduates are encouraged to apply Strong communication and behaviour management skills Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff Patient, empathetic and committed to supporting individual learning needs Reliable, punctual and committed
Additional Application Requirement As part of the application process, shortlisted candidates will be required to record a short video answering a number of questions about their experience, suitability for the role, and why they would like to work within a SEN setting.
To Be Eligible for This Role Through Prospero Teaching, You Must: Have the Right to Work in the UK Hold an enhanced child-barred list DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one Provide two professional child-related references covering the last two years
Other Information If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your 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 candidates must complete registration and pass all safeguarding and vetting checks. Anyone working with children and young people has a responsibility to safeguard and promote their welfare.
What Prospero Teaching Can Offer You Accredited CPD courses, including Safeguarding and Behaviour Management Access to our in-house Training and Development Team
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