SEN Teaching Assistant

Job description

Prospero Teaching are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs in schools across Ipswich. This is a rewarding full-time opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a positive impact on children's learning, development, and wellbeing. You will work closely with teaching staff to provide tailored support, helping students to engage with the curriculum, build confidence, and achieve their full potential in a supportive classroom environment. The role is available to start immediately and offers ongoing, long-term work.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS Location - Ipswich * Position - SEN Teaching Assistant * Contract or position start date - ASAP * Duration / Likely Duration - Ongoing * Contract type - Long-Term Temporary * Full time/part time - Full-time * Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate of £110 per day * Hours - 8.30 am - 3.30 pm

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS * Previous SEN or Teaching Assistant experience preferred * GCSE English and Maths grade 'C' (or equivalent)

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST: * Hold Right to Work in the UK * Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application * Provide two professional child-related references

OTHER If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate: * Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management * In-house Training and Development Team

Additionally, if you have a friend or colleague who you think would be interested in this role, then please refer them to us and you could earn £150 from our Refer a Friend scheme.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Ipswich

Type of Contract

Temporary full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £110.00 and £125.00 Per Hour

Published at

11-05-2026

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