SEN Teaching Assistant - Clacton-on-Sea - September Start
Prospero Teaching are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive school in Clacton-on-Sea, starting in September. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and looking to develop their career within a nurturing educational environment that provides strong mentorship and ongoing professional development.
The school is looking for a compassionate and committed practitioner with excellent behaviour management skills and a genuine desire to help pupils with additional needs achieve their full potential, both academically and socially.
📌 CONTRACT DETAILS
Location - Clacton-on-Sea
Position - SEN Teaching Assistant
Type of work - Supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs on a 1:1 basis and within small groups
Start date - September
Duration - Ongoing / Long-term
Full time/part-time - Full time
Rate of pay - £90-£100 per day (depending on experience)
Hours - 08:30am - 15:45pm📚 EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
Experience supporting children with SEN in a school, alternative provision, care, or similar setting (placements accepted)
Knowledge of additional needs such as Autism (ASC), ADHD, Speech & Language Difficulties, or SEMH is desirable
Relevant Teaching Assistant, SEN, or Childcare qualifications are advantageous
Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued within the last year (desirable)✔️ 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 on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one
Provide two professional child-related references💼 OTHER INFORMATION
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with an up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching.
🎓 WHAT PROSPERO TEACHING CAN OFFER YOU
Free, accredited CPD courses including Safeguarding, Behaviour Management, and SEN Awareness
Access to an in-house Training & Development Team
Refer a Friend Scheme - earn £150 when you refer a suitable candidate
