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 Support
*Youth Work
*Care Work
*Behaviour Support
*Psychology or Counselling
*Sports Coaching
*Mentoring or Pastoral Roles
The Role:
*Providing 1:1 support to a pupil with SEN
*Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
*Assisting with learning activities and classroom engagement
*Acting as a positive role model and consistent support figure
*Implementing strategies set out in EHCPs and support plans
*Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO
Contract Details:
*Position: 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant (Primary
*Type of Work: SEN / Pastoral Support
*Location: Lytchett Minster
*Start Date: February 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, Training & Qualifications:
*Experience working with children or young people with SEN
*Strong interpersonal and behaviour support skills
*SEN experience (Autism, SEMH or additional needs preferred)
*Care, youth work, or mentoring experience welcomed
*Up-to-date Safeguarding training (or willingness to complete)
Eligibility:
*Right to Work in the UK
*Enhanced 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 Team
*Opportunity 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.