SEN Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching are working in partnership with a specialist primary school in Dibden, Southampton, which supports pupils aged 4-11 with Autism and associated complex needs. The school is seeking passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistants to support its growing cohort of pupils.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a close-knit team and make a genuine impact on the lives of young people who need understanding, guidance, and bespoke support. The school offers an inclusive and nurturing environment, built on teamwork, collaboration, and a shared vision to empower every pupil to achieve their potential.

Contract Details:

• Location: Dibden, Southampton
• Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
• Type of Work: Classroom and 1:1 support for pupils with Autism
• Contract or Position Start Date: September 2025
• Duration / Likely Duration: Temp to Perm
• Contract Type: Temp to Perm
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time
• Minimum Rate of Pay: From -105.21 (actual pay based on experience)
• Hours: 8:30am-16.30pm

The successful candidate will:

• Support children with Autism and additional complex needs
• Assist with preparing learning materials and delivering engaging activities
• Offer emotional, behavioural and academic support both in and out of the classroom
• Supervise pupils during structured and unstructured times, including outdoor learning and off-site visits
• Promote independence, confidence and positive relationships
• Be calm, patient, adaptable and resilient in their approach
• Thrive as part of a team-focused and child-centred environment

Experience, Training and Qualifications:

• Educated to GCSE grade C/4 or above in English, Maths and Science
• Experience supporting children with Autism or additional needs is highly desirable
• Willingness to take part in physical activities, outdoor learning, and team teaching
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (or willingness to complete)

Eligibility:

• 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

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Free, accredited CPD courses including Autism Awareness, Safeguarding, and Behaviour Support
• In-house Training and Development Team
• Pathways into long-term work and future teacher training opportunities

If you want to be part of a school thats committed to building brighter futures for young people with Autism, we would love to hear from you. Please apply now with an up-to-date CV.

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 to fill this vacancy.