SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant Farnborough

Prospero Teaching is looking for a committed and nurturing SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school setting in Farnborough. This long-term role involves working closely with pupils who require additional support due to learning differences, communication needs, autism, ADHD, or social-emotional challenges.
You will help pupils feel safe, supported, and confident throughout the school day, providing a mix of 1:1 assistance, small-group support, and in-class guidance. Staff in this school work collaboratively to ensure every child gets the personalised help they need to succeed, and you will play a key part in that team.
This role is ideal for someone who is calm, patient, and passionate about helping young people, particularly individuals with backgrounds in care, youth work, support work, SEN, or graduates in psychology, education, criminology, or child development.

The Role:
Provide 1:1 support for pupils with a range of SEND needs
Assist with small-group interventions to strengthen learning and social skills
Encourage positive behaviour, independence, and emotional regulation
Support pupils through daily routines, transitions, and classroom tasks
Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCO, and pastoral staff
Adapt learning resources and activities as guided by teaching staff
Help create a calm, structured, and nurturing learning environment

Ideal Candidate:
Experience in SEN, care, youth work, support work, or mentoring
Patient, empathetic, and confident working with pupils facing challenges
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Comfortable supporting pupils across different age ranges
Passionate about helping children progress both academically and emotionally
Psychology, education, criminology, or childhood-study graduates welcome

Contract Details:
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location:

Farnborough

Start Date:

ASAP

Hours:

Full-time/Part-time/Ongoing
Pay Rate: 14.66 - 15.66 per hour
Contract Length:
Ongoing/Flexible

Experience, Training & Safeguarding:

Experience with children desirable
Understanding of SEND strategies beneficial (training can be provided)
Safeguarding certification required (can be supplied)

Eligibility:
Right to work in the UK
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)
Two references

What Prospero Teaching Offers:
Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding and behaviour training
Support from a dedicated consultant
Opportunities for long-term roles and development
A rewarding chance to make a real difference in pupils lives

If you want a meaningful role where you can support children with additional needs and see the positive impact of your work every day, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now with your most up-to-date CV.