Primary Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching

  • Eastleigh, Hampshire
  • £95 per day
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Job descriptionPrimary Teaching Assistant (SEN)Prospero Teaching are working with a specialist provision in the Eastleigh area that is currently seeking a Primary Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. The school provides tailored education to pupils with a range of additional needs, including social, emotional, and behavioural challenges.The successful candidate will work alongside the class teacher in a small Key Stage 2 class, supporting pupils both in class and in small group or 1:1 settings. This is an ideal role for someone who is resilient, patient, and passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning.This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young learners who thrive with positive guidance, consistency, and encouragement.Contract Details:
  • Location: Eastleigh, Hampshire
  • Position: Primary Teaching Assistant (SEN)
  • Type of Work: Support role in a specialist SEN setting
  • Contract or Position Start Date: September 2025
  • Duration / Likely Duration: Temp-To-Perm
  • Contract Type: Temp-To-Perm
  • Full Time/Part Time: Full time
  • Minimum Rate of Pay: From £95.00 per day
  • Hours: 8:30am 3:30pm
The successful candidate will:
  • Be resilient and calm under pressure, particularly when supporting pupils with behavioural needs
  • Demonstrate a positive, proactive attitude and serve as a strong role model for pupils
  • Be empathetic and sensitive to the needs of young people
  • Support the class teacher with the planning and delivery of engaging lessons
  • Work independently with small groups or individual pupils, delivering interventions and maintaining focus
  • Be discreet, professional, and respectful of pupil confidentiality
Experience, Training and Qualifications:
  • GCSEs or equivalent
  • Experience working with children or young people, ideally in an SEN or behavioural support setting
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Up-to-date safeguarding training issued in the last year (or willing to complete)
Eligibility:
  • 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
Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
  • Free, accredited continued professional development (CPD) courses including Safeguarding, Team Teach, and Behaviour Management
  • In-house Training and Development Team
  • Ongoing support and career progression opportunities
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 to fill this vacancy.Contract/Position Details:About ProsperoProud to be listed in the Times as one of 'The Best Companies To Work For', Prospero Teaching is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency. With over two decades of experience, our education consultants work hard to find you the most suitable role, from a wide range of teaching jobs across the UK, in thousands of excellent schools, academies, and nurseries. We are an APSCO-audited education agency, and our awards for excellence demonstrate our commitment to high-quality service and best practice.

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