SEN Teaching Assistant

Job description

Prospero Teaching is looking for a caring, patient, and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils in the Winchester area. This role involves working closely with students who have additional needs, including autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, communication challenges, and social or emotional needs.

You will provide consistent, tailored support throughout the school day, helping pupils access learning, build confidence, and develop essential emotional and social skills. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children who benefit from extra guidance and structure.

The role suits candidates with backgrounds in SEN, care, support roles, youth work, or graduates looking to gain hands-on experience in education or psychology.

• Provide 1:1 support and small-group assistance for pupils with SEN
• Support pupils during lessons, activities, and transitions
• Assist with emotional regulation, confidence-building, and behaviour support
• Help adapt learning tasks under teacher guidance
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and support staff
• Encourage independence, engagement, and positive social interaction
• Contribute to a calm, structured, and inclusive learning environment

• Experience working with children or vulnerable individuals
• Calm, patient, and confident supporting additional needs
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Able to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils
• Adaptable, reliable, and proactive
• Passionate about making a difference in pupils' lives
• Psychology, education, or child-related graduates encouraged to apply

• Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
• Location: Winchester
• Start Date: ASAP
• Hours: Full-time, term-time
• Pay Rate:£14.25 - £15.66 per hour
• Contract: Long-term

• SEN or child-support experience desirable
• Safeguarding training can be provided
• Understanding of SEN strategies beneficial

• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)
• Two relevant references

• Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding & behaviour management
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Long-term opportunities with potential progression
• A genuinely rewarding role supporting pupils who thrive with additional support

If you're looking for a meaningful SEN Teaching Assistant role in Winchester, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your up-to-date CV.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Winchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £14.00 and £15.00 Per Hour

Published at

08-05-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English