Job description
Primary Teaching Assistant (SEN)
Prospero Teaching are working with a specialist provision in the Eastleigh area that is currently seeking a Primary Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. The school provides tailored education to pupils with a range of additional needs, including social, emotional, and behavioural challenges.
The successful candidate will work alongside the class teacher in a small Key Stage 2 class, supporting pupils both in class and in small group or 1:1 settings. This is an ideal role for someone who is resilient, patient, and passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young learners who thrive with positive guidance, consistency, and encouragement.
Contract Details:
1. Location: Eastleigh, Hampshire
2. Position: Primary Teaching Assistant (SEN)
3. Type of Work: Support role in a specialist SEN setting
4. Contract or Position Start Date: September 2025
5. Duration / Likely Duration: Temp-To-Perm
6. Contract Type: Temp-To-Perm
7. Full Time/Part Time: Full time
8. Minimum Rate of Pay: From £ per day
9. Hours: 8:30am 3:30pm
The successful candidate will:
10. Be resilient and calm under pressure, particularly when supporting pupils with behavioural needs
11. Demonstrate a positive, proactive attitude and serve as a strong role model for pupils
12. Be empathetic and sensitive to the needs of young people
13. Support the class teacher with the planning and delivery of engaging lessons
14. Work independently with small groups or individual pupils, delivering interventions and maintaining focus
15. Be discreet, professional, and respectful of pupil confidentiality
Experience, Training and Qualifications:
16. GCSEs or equivalent
17. Experience working with children or young people, ideally in an SEN or behavioural support setting
18. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
19. Up-to-date safeguarding training issued in the last year (or willing to complete)
Eligibility:
20. Hold Right to Work in the UK
21. Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online Update Service or be willing to process a new application
22. Provide two professional, child-related references
Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
23. Free, accredited continued professional development (CPD) courses including Safeguarding, Team Teach, and Behaviour Management
24. In-house Training and Development Team
25. Ongoing support and career progression opportunities