Prospero Teaching are recruiting for SEN Teaching Assistants to join Special Education Needs School in New Malden, within the London Borough of Merton, in Southwest London.
As a SEN Teaching Assistant in a specialist school, you will provide tailored support to pupils with additional needs, helping them engage with tasks and adapt materials to suit their abilities. You will promote inclusion by fostering positive peer interactions and ensuring every pupil feels valued. You will implement and monitor Individual Education Plans (IEPs), manage behaviour effectively, and provide emotional support. Additionally, you will work collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff, and parents to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where pupils can thrive.
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: New Malden, Southwest London
Full-Time: 5 days per week
Hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm, plus parent evenings
Salary: Minimum rate GBP90 per day
Start Date: ASAP (January 2025)
End Date: On-going
Contract Type (temp/perm/temp to perm): Temporary with the opportunity to go permanent
School Type: A specialist community school catering to students aged 5 to 16 with high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and associated speech, language, and communication needs.
SEN Needs: ASD, speech and language.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 1 year supporting SEN pupils
Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year
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 that cover the last 2 years
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.
Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
In-house Training and Development Team
OTHER
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
SEN Teaching Assistant
Prospero Teaching
Posted 3 days ago, valid for a month
New Malden, Surrey KT3 3PB, England

Ā£90 - Ā£100 per day
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Prospero Teaching is seeking SEN Teaching Assistants for a Special Education Needs School in New Malden, Southwest London.
- The role involves providing tailored support to pupils with additional needs, fostering inclusion, and implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
- Candidates must have a minimum of 1 year of experience supporting SEN pupils and possess up-to-date safeguarding training.
- The position is full-time, working 5 days a week from 8:30am to 4:00pm, with a salary starting at GBP 90 per day.
- The successful candidate will need to hold the right to work in the UK and pass all safeguarding checks.