Job Description:

SEN Teaching Assistant - Chelmsford - September Start

Prospero Teaching are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a warm, supportive primary school in Chelmsford, starting September. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting pupils with special educational needs and looking to develop their career 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 - Chelmsford

• 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. 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