SEN Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 13 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £14.66 to £15.66 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 April 2026 |
| Location: | Salisbury, Wiltshire |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 206478 |
Summary
SEN Teaching Assistant - Salisbury
Prospero Teaching is searching for a patient, caring, and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to support a welcoming school in Salisbury. This is a long-term role working closely with pupils who require additional support due to learning differences, communication needs, autism, ADHD, or social-emotional challenges.
The school offers a friendly and supportive environment where staff work together to ensure every child receives the help they need to thrive. Your role will focus on providing 1:1 support, assisting with classroom learning, and helping pupils feel confident, calm, and engaged throughout the school day.
This position is ideal for individuals from care, support work, youth work, SEN settings, or graduates focused on psychology, education, or child development who want a rewarding role where they can genuinely make a difference.
The Role:
Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND
Help pupils manage routines, transitions, and daily expectations
Support communication, confidence, and emotional regulation
Assist teachers with adapted tasks and supportive strategies
Encourage positive behaviour, independence, and social skills
Work collaboratively with SENCO, teaching staff, and pastoral teams
Create a calm, structured, and nurturing environment for learning
Ideal Candidate:
Experience in SEN, care, youth work, childcare, or support roles
Calm, patient, and confident working with diverse needs
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Able to build positive relationships and offer consistent support
Adaptable and comfortable working across different age groups
Psychology, education, criminology, or health & social care graduates welcome
Contract Details:
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Salisbury
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Full-time, long-term
Pay Rate: £14.66 - £15.66 per hour
Contract Length: Long-term
Experience, Training & Safeguarding:
Experience working with children desirable
Safeguarding training can be provided
Knowledge of SEND strategies beneficial
Eligibility:
Right to work in the UK
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)
Two relevant references
What Prospero Teaching Offers:
Free accredited CPD (safeguarding, behaviour support, SEND training)
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Opportunities to progress in SEN or education roles
A rewarding role supporting vulnerable learners daily
If you're looking for a meaningful role where you can support children with additional needs and make a real impact, wed love to hear from you. Apply now with your most up-to-date CV.