SEN Teaching Assistant - Southampton

Prospero Teaching is looking for a dedicated and supportive SEN Teaching Assistant to work in schools across the Southampton area. This role involves helping children with a range of additional needs, including autism, ADHD, social-emotional difficulties, communication barriers, and general learning delays.

You'll be providing a blend of 1:1 support, small-group work, and in-class assistance, helping pupils build confidence, regulate emotions, and engage positively with their learning. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are empathetic, patient, and passionate about helping children who need extra guidance.

We welcome applicants with backgrounds in care, support work, youth work, SEN settings, or graduates in psychology, education, criminology, counselling, or child development.

The Role:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND
• Assist pupils with lesson tasks, emotional regulation, and daily routines
• Encourage independence, positive behaviour, and engagement
• Help adapt classroom resources to suit individual needs
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCO, and support staff
• Promote a calm, stable, and inclusive learning environment
• Support pupils with transitions between activities and lessons

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals
• Calm, patient, and confident supporting pupils with varied needs
• Strong communication skills and a natural ability to build rapport
• Positive, reliable, and enthusiastic about supporting learning
• Psychology, education, or child-related graduates encouraged to apply
• Keen to progress within SEN or a long-term role supporting pupils

Contract Details:

• Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
• Location: Southampton
• Start: ASAP
• Hours: Full-time, term-time
• Pay:£14.66-£15.66 per hour
• Contract: Flexible

Experience, Training & Safeguarding:

• Prior experience with children desirable
• Understanding of basic SEND strategies beneficial
• Safeguarding training can be provided

Eligibility:

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

What Prospero Teaching Offers:

• Free accredited CPD, including behaviour support & safeguarding
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Long-term opportunities and progression routes
• A rewarding role supporting pupils who benefit from personalised help

If you're looking for a meaningful classroom role in Southampton where you can truly make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your most up-to-date CV.