SEN Teaching Assistant

Description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Colchester - September Start

Prospero Teaching are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a warm, supportive primary school in Colchester, starting September. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting pupils with special educational needs and looking to develop their skills within a nurturing school environment that offers strong mentorship and ongoing professional development.

The school is looking for a committed practitioner with effective behaviour management skills, strong communication abilities, and proven experience supporting children with SEN across the primary age range.

CONTRACT DETAILS

Location - Colchester

Position - SEN Teaching Assistant

Type of work - Classroom & 1:1 SEN support

Start date - September

Duration - Ongoing / Long‑term

Full time/part‑time - Full time

Rate of pay - £90-£120 per day (depending on experience)

Hours - 08:30am - 15:45pm

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

SEN experience is essential (ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech & language, or other additional needs)

Experience supporting children in a UK primary school (placements accepted)

Relevant TA or SEN‑specific training desirable

Up‑to‑date Safeguarding training issued within the last year (desirable)

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 on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one

Provide two professional child‑related references

OTHER INFORMATION

If you would like 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/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. xjnqpsq The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching.

WHAT PROSPERO TEACHING CAN OFFER YOU

Free, accredited CPD courses including safeguarding and behaviour management

Access to an in‑house Training & Development Team

Refer a Friend Scheme - earn £150 when you refer a suitable candidate

Ad ID: 5418544409