Job Description:

POSITION
SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant

ABOUT THE SCHOOL
Prospero Teaching is excited to be working with a warm, inclusive, and welcoming primary school in Putney, South West London, who are looking for an experienced SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join their wonderful team. This popular two-form entry school has a supportive and forward-thinking leadership team who value collaboration and staff wellbeing. The school is proud of its nurturing ethos and commitment to helping every child and every member of staff reach their full potential.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS
Location - Putney, South West London
Position - SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant
Type of work - Providing dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 3 pupil, implementing EHCP targets, supporting communication and learning, liaising with class staff and SENCO, and delivering SALT and OT recommendations.
Position start date - Monday 2nd November 2027
Duration - Until end of the academic year July 2027
Contract type - Temporary / Full Time
Minimum rate of pay - Competitive, depending on experience and qualifications
Hours - 8:30am - 15:30pm, Mon - Fri (term time only)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
Previous experience working as a SEN Teaching Assistant supporting primary-aged pupils on a 1:1 basis.
Experience implementing Speech and Language Therapy (SALT) programmes and communication strategies.
Strong understanding of supporting children with additional needs, including communication and interaction difficulties.
Experience working with pupils who have an EHCP.
DBS on the Update Service
Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, staff, parents, and external professionals.
Excellent communication, organisation, and behaviour support skills.
Patient, resilient, nurturing, and committed to helping children achieve their individual targets.
Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and a commitment to promoting pupil wellbeing.
Relevant SEN, Teaching Assistant, SALT, or child development qualifications.
Passionate about supporting children with additional needs to access learning, develop communication skills, and thrive both academically and socially.

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 that cover at least the last two years

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.
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.

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