SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you searching for a role where your support can make a real difference every single day? Prospero Teaching is recruiting a compassionate and committed SEN Teaching Assistant for a school in Basingstoke. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity, offering you the chance to grow into a permanent role and become a long-term trusted adult in children's lives. You'll be working closely with pupils who require additional support due to learning needs, communication differences, autism, ADHD, or emotional & behavioural challenges. Every day brings new rewards, new breakthroughs, and new opportunities to help a young person feel understood, included, and capable. This role is perfect for someone with experience in care, support work, youth work, childcare, special needs, or for graduates in psychology, education, criminology, health & social care, or similar fields who want meaningful experience.

The Role: Provide supportive 1:1 assistance to pupils with diverse SEN needs Lead or assist with small-group work to build confidence and skills Help pupils regulate emotions, navigate routines, and engage with learning Work with teachers and SENCO to deliver personalised strategies Encourage independence, resilience, and social development Help create a safe, structured, and nurturing environment Celebrate and recognise every step of progress, big or small

Ideal Candidate: Experience with children, SEN, care, youth work, or support roles Calm, patient, and confident in a variety of situations Strong communicator who builds trust quickly Adaptable and positive in supporting children's emotional and academic needs Passionate about helping young people overcome challenges Graduates looking for hands-on experience before further training highly encouraged

Contract Details: Position: SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Basingstoke Start: ASAP Hours: Full-time, long-term Rate: £14.66 - £15.66 per hour Contract: Temp-to-perm

Experience, Training & Safeguarding: Experience in children's services, care, SEN or similar desirable Safeguarding training required (can be provided) Must be committed to supporting vulnerable pupils in a professional capacity

Eligibility: Right to work in the UK Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one) Two references

What Prospero Teaching Offers: Free accredited CPD (safeguarding, SEN, behaviour support) A dedicated consultant offering ongoing weekly support A pathway to permanent employment A role where your presence genuinely impacts a child's life

If you want to be part of something meaningful and build a future in education, this role is an excellent place to start. Apply today with your most recent CV