Job Description:

SEN Teaching Assistant - Basildon - September Start

Prospero Teaching are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive school in Basildon, starting in September. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and looking to develop their career within a nurturing environment that offers strong support, training, and ongoing professional development.

The school is looking for a committed practitioner with excellent behaviour management skills, patience, and a genuine desire to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

📌 CONTRACT DETAILS

• Location - Basildon
• Position - SEN Teaching Assistant
• Type of work - SEN support within the classroom and on a 1:1 or small-group basis
• Start date - September
• Duration - Ongoing / Long-term
• Full time/part-time - Full time
• Rate of pay - £90-£110 per day (depending on experience)
• Hours - 08:30am - 15:45pm

📚 EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting children with SEN in a UK school setting (placements accepted)
• Experience working with pupils with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or other additional needs is desirable
• Relevant TA, SEN, or childcare qualifications 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, SEN awareness, and behaviour management
• Access to an in-house Training & Development Team
• Refer a Friend Scheme - earn £150 when you refer a suitable candidate

Join a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of children with additional needs while developing your skills and experience within a supportive school environment.