1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant (Primary)
| Posting date: | 04 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.66 to £15.66 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 March 2026 |
| Location: | Poole, Dorset |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 202241 |
Summary
1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant (Primary)
Prospero Teaching are working closely with a primary school in Lytchett to recruit a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
This is a rewarding and hands-on role, ideal for individuals who are patient, resilient, and passionate about supporting children with additional needs. The successful candidate will provide consistent, calm, and structured 1:1 support throughout the school day, helping the pupil to engage with learning, regulate emotions, and develop confidence and independence.
The school offers a supportive and inclusive environment, where Teaching Assistants play a key role in both academic and pastoral support.
This role would particularly suit candidates with experience or backgrounds in:
- SEN Support
- Youth Work
- Care Work
- Behaviour Support
- Psychology or Counselling
- Sports Coaching
- Mentoring or Pastoral Roles
The Role:
- Providing 1:1 support to a pupil with SEN
- Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
- Assisting with learning activities and classroom engagement
- Acting as a positive role model and consistent support figure
- Implementing strategies set out in EHCPs and support plans
- Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO
Contract Details:
- Position: 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant (Primary
- Type of Work: SEN / Pastoral Support
- Location: Lytchett Minster
- Start Date: February 2026
- Duration: Ongoing
- Contract Type: Temp / Perm
- Hours: Full-time (8:30am 4:00pm)
- Rate of Pay: From £14.66 per hour (dependent on experience)
Experience, Training & Qualifications:
- Experience working with children or young people with SEN
- Strong interpersonal and behaviour support skills
- SEN experience (Autism, SEMH or additional needs preferred)
- Care, youth work, or mentoring experience welcomed
- Up-to-date Safeguarding training (or willingness to complete)
Eligibility:
- Right to Work in the UK
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)
- Two professional, child-related references
What Prospero Teaching Offers:
- Free accredited CPD (including safeguarding and SEN training)
- Ongoing support from our in-house Training & Development Team
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference in a childs education
If you are compassionate, committed, and ready to support a pupil on a 1:1 basis, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with an up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching acts as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Prospero Teaching are working closely with a primary school in Lytchett to recruit a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
This is a rewarding and hands-on role, ideal for individuals who are patient, resilient, and passionate about supporting children with additional needs. The successful candidate will provide consistent, calm, and structured 1:1 support throughout the school day, helping the pupil to engage with learning, regulate emotions, and develop confidence and independence.
The school offers a supportive and inclusive environment, where Teaching Assistants play a key role in both academic and pastoral support.
This role would particularly suit candidates with experience or backgrounds in:
- SEN Support
- Youth Work
- Care Work
- Behaviour Support
- Psychology or Counselling
- Sports Coaching
- Mentoring or Pastoral Roles
The Role:
- Providing 1:1 support to a pupil with SEN
- Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
- Assisting with learning activities and classroom engagement
- Acting as a positive role model and consistent support figure
- Implementing strategies set out in EHCPs and support plans
- Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO
Contract Details:
- Position: 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant (Primary
- Type of Work: SEN / Pastoral Support
- Location: Lytchett Minster
- Start Date: February 2026
- Duration: Ongoing
- Contract Type: Temp / Perm
- Hours: Full-time (8:30am 4:00pm)
- Rate of Pay: From £14.66 per hour (dependent on experience)
Experience, Training & Qualifications:
- Experience working with children or young people with SEN
- Strong interpersonal and behaviour support skills
- SEN experience (Autism, SEMH or additional needs preferred)
- Care, youth work, or mentoring experience welcomed
- Up-to-date Safeguarding training (or willingness to complete)
Eligibility:
- Right to Work in the UK
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)
- Two professional, child-related references
What Prospero Teaching Offers:
- Free accredited CPD (including safeguarding and SEN training)
- Ongoing support from our in-house Training & Development Team
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference in a childs education
If you are compassionate, committed, and ready to support a pupil on a 1:1 basis, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with an up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching acts as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.