Job Description

POSITION
SEN Teaching Assistant

ABOUT THE SCHOOL
Prospero Teaching is looking for an Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant to join a diverse and welcoming primary school located in Abbey Wood, Greenwich. The school is a popular two-form entry mainstream Primary School with a supportive senior leadership team. The school is going from strength to strength and providing training to all staff. This position is only open to qualified and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to work within the early years settings within the school. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

Location - Abbey Wood, Greenwich
Position - Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant
Type of work - Supporting children with additional needs through targeted interventions 1:1s ; promoting inclusive, play-based learning; assisting with classroom management, behaviour support, and adapting activities to ensure all pupils can access the EYFS curriculum.
Start date - As soon as possible
End date - July 2026 with a view to extend to the end of academic year 2026/27
Contract type - Full time, Long term
Rate of pay - Minimum rate GBP(Apply online only) per day (depending on experience)
Hours - 8:15am - 16:00pm : Mon - Fri (term time only)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

Relevant Early Years qualification (Level 3 or above)
Minimum 1+ years' experience supporting children within an EYFS setting
Experience delivering targeted SEN interventions
Strong knowledge of the EYFS Framework and early child development
Confident supporting positive behaviour strategies and emotional regulation
Experience supporting children with SEN, including communication and language needs
Up-to-date Safeguarding training

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.

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.

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