SEN Teaching Assistant - January 2027 Start

Job description

SEND TEACHING ASSISTANT - JANUARY 2027 START

This is a rewarding opportunity to work alongside experienced teachers and other professionals, supporting pupils to achieve their full potential both academically and personally. You'll play a key role in helping young people build confidence, develop essential skills, and thrive in a nurturing educational environment.

Whether you have previous SEND experience or are looking to start or further your career within specialist education, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to find out more about these exciting Personalised Learning Assistant opportunities starting in January 2027 across Southampton.

Further Details

Location: Southampton

Position: SEND Teaching Assistant

Start date: January 2027

Duration / Likely Duration: Ongoing

Minimum rate of pay: £140 per day

Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm

Experience and Training

Teaching Assistant qualification (preferable but not essential)

Previous experience working in a UK School

Experience working with children in education or in a similar setting

Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (desirable however not essential as training can be provided)

To Be Eligible, 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 and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Basingstoke

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

16-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

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