SEN school TA
| Posting date: | 17 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £100 to £120 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 April 2026 |
| Location: | Harlow, Essex |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 207244 |
Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive Alternative Provision / SEN School in Harlow. This role involves working with pupils aged 7 to 16, providing tailored support to help them engage with learning and achieve their individual goals.
You will be supporting students with a range of additional needs in a nurturing and structured environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in assisting the class teacher, promoting positive behaviour, and helping pupils build confidence both academically and socially.
This role is full-time, starting ASAP and running through the summer term until July 2026.
CONTRACT / POSITION DETAILS
Location - Harlow
Position - SEN Teaching Assistant
Contract or position start date - Immediate
Duration / Likely Duration - Summer Term (April - July 2026)
Contract type - Long-Term
Full time/part time - Full Time
Minimum rate of pay - £100 - £120 per day
Hours - Monday to Friday - 08:30am - 15:30pm
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
Experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Experience working in Alternative Provision, SEN School, or similar setting is desirable
Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils
A patient, adaptable, and proactive approach to supporting learning and behaviour
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
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 with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.
Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
* Free, accredited continued professional development courses, including safeguarding and behaviour management
* In-house Training and Development Team
Additionally, if you have a friend or colleague who you think would be interested in this role, please refer them to us and you could earn £150 from our Refer a Friend scheme.
You will be supporting students with a range of additional needs in a nurturing and structured environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in assisting the class teacher, promoting positive behaviour, and helping pupils build confidence both academically and socially.
This role is full-time, starting ASAP and running through the summer term until July 2026.
CONTRACT / POSITION DETAILS
Location - Harlow
Position - SEN Teaching Assistant
Contract or position start date - Immediate
Duration / Likely Duration - Summer Term (April - July 2026)
Contract type - Long-Term
Full time/part time - Full Time
Minimum rate of pay - £100 - £120 per day
Hours - Monday to Friday - 08:30am - 15:30pm
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
Experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Experience working in Alternative Provision, SEN School, or similar setting is desirable
Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils
A patient, adaptable, and proactive approach to supporting learning and behaviour
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
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 with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.
Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
* Free, accredited continued professional development courses, including safeguarding and behaviour management
* In-house Training and Development Team
Additionally, if you have a friend or colleague who you think would be interested in this role, please refer them to us and you could earn £150 from our Refer a Friend scheme.