senploy • Southampton, Hampshire

SEN Teaching Assistants - September Start

About this role

Prospero Teaching is seeking passionate and resilient SEN Teaching Assistants to join a range of SEN schools and Alternative Provisions across Southampton from September 2026!

These settings offer a highly rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs, behavioural challenges, or barriers to learning.

Many of these schools are offering temp‑to‑perm opportunities for candidates who demonstrate commitment, consistency, and the ability to build strong, positive relationships with pupils.

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Providing personalised support to children with a range of special educational needs

Providing personalised support to children with a range of special educational needs

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Assisting in the planning and delivery of creative, therapeutic, and inclusive activities

Assisting in the planning and delivery of creative, therapeutic, and inclusive activities

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Promoting safety, emotional well‑being, and positive engagement

Promoting safety, emotional well‑being, and positive engagement

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Supporting pupils with daily routines, emotional regulation, and developing independence

Supporting pupils with daily routines, emotional regulation, and developing independence

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Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils, staff, and families through clear and consistent communication

Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils, staff, and families through clear and consistent communication

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Location

Southampton and surrounding areas

Location

Southampton and surrounding areas

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Position

SEN Teaching Assistant

Position

SEN Teaching Assistant

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Start Date

September 2026

Start Date

September 2026

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Contract Type

Full‑time, with temp‑to‑perm pathways available

Contract Type

Full‑time, with temp‑to‑perm pathways available

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Pay Rate

From £13.96 per hour

Pay Rate

From £13.96 per hour

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Working Hours

08:30am - 15:30pm (may vary slightly from school to school)

Working Hours

08:30am - 15:30pm (may vary slightly from school to school)

To be considered for this role, you must

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Have the Right to Work in the UK

Have the Right to Work in the UK

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Hold an enhanced child‑barred list DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply)

Hold an enhanced child‑barred list DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply)

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Provide professional references covering the past 24 months, ideally involving work with children or vulnerable individuals

Provide professional references covering the past 24 months, ideally involving work with children or vulnerable individuals

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Hold a Level 2/3 qualification in childcare, education, or a related field (or have relevant experience)

Hold a Level 2/3 qualification in childcare, education, or a related field (or have relevant experience)

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Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding, behaviour management, and de‑escalation

Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding, behaviour management, and de‑escalation

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Access to our specialist In‑house Training and Development Team

Access to our specialist In‑house Training and Development Team

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Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant who understands SEN and Alternative Provision environments

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant who understands SEN and Alternative Provision environments

Know someone who would be a great fit for SEN or Alternative Provision work? You can earn a referral bonus for every successful recommendation through our Refer a Friend scheme (terms and conditions apply).