SEN Teaching Assistant Primary; SEMH​/Autism). Education & Training

SEN Teaching Assistant Primary (SEMH / Autism)

Prospero Teaching are working closely with a specialist SEN provision to recruit a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support primary-aged pupils with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs) and Autism.
This is a challenging but highly rewarding role, ideal for individuals with strong behaviour management skills and a genuine passion for pastoral support and mentorship. Pupils may present with complex emotional needs and require consistent, calm, and structured support throughout the school day.
The school offers a nurturing, therapeutic environment with small class sizes, where Teaching Assistants play a vital role in helping pupils regulate emotions, engage with learning, and develop positive relationships.
This role would particularly suit candidates with experience or backgrounds in:

• Youth Work
• Sports Coaching
• Psychology or Counselling
• Behaviour Support
• Care Work
• Ex-Forces or similar disciplined environments

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 or small-group basis
• Implementing positive behaviour strategies
• Providing pastoral care and emotional regulation support
• Acting as a positive role model and mentor
• Supporting engagement with learning activities
• Working closely with teachers and SEN professionals

• Position: SEN Teaching Assistant (Primary)
• Type of Work:
  Support / Pastoral Role
• Start Date:
  
  January 2026
• Duration:
  Ongoing Contract Type:
  Temp / Perm
• Hours:
  
  Full-time (8:30am 4:00pm)
• Rate of Pay:
  From 14.66 per hour (dependent on experience)

• Experience working with children or young people with challenging behaviour
• Strong behaviour management skills (essential)
• SEN experience (SEMH / Autism preferred)
• Youth work, care, or mentoring experience welcomed
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training (or willingness to complete)

• Right to Work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)
• Two professional, child-related references

• Free accredited CPD (including safeguarding and behaviour management)
• Ongoing support from our in-house Training & Development Team
• Opportunity to make a real difference in young lives

If you are resilient, empathetic, and ready to take on a hands-on SEN role, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with an up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching acts as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.