1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant (Primary)Prospero Teaching are working closely with a primary school in Lytchett to recruit a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with Special Educational Needs (SEN). This is a rewarding and hands-on role, ideal for individuals who are patient, resilient, and passionate about supporting children with additional needs. The successful candidate will provide consistent, calm, and structured 1:1 support throughout the school day, helping the pupil to engage with learning, regulate emotions, and develop confidence and independence. The school offers a supportive and inclusive environment, where Teaching Assistants play a key role in both academic and pastoral support. This role would particularly suit candidates with experience or backgrounds in: SEN SupportYouth WorkCare WorkBehaviour SupportPsychology or CounsellingSports CoachingMentoring or Pastoral Roles The Role: Providing 1:1 support to a pupil with SENSupporting emotional regulation and positive behaviourAssisting with learning activities and classroom engagementActing as a positive role model and consistent support figureImplementing strategies set out in EHCPs and support plansWorking closely with the class teacher and SENCO Contract Details: Position: 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant (PrimaryType of Work: SEN / Pastoral SupportLocation: Lytchett MinsterStart Date: February 2026Duration: OngoingContract Type: Temp / PermHours: Full-time (8:30am 4:00pm)Rate of Pay: From £14.66 per hour (dependent on experience) Experience, Training & Qualifications: Experience working with children or young people with SENStrong interpersonal and behaviour support skillsSEN experience (Autism, SEMH or additional needs preferred)Care, youth work, or mentoring experience welcomedUp-to-date Safeguarding training (or willingness to complete) Eligibility: Right to Work in the UKEnhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)Two professional, child-related references What Prospero Teaching Offers: Free accredited CPD (including safeguarding and SEN training)Ongoing support from our in-house Training & Development TeamOpportunity to make a genuine difference in a childs education If you are compassionate, committed, and ready to support a pupil on a 1:1 basis, 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.