ABOUT THE SCHOOL
Prospero Teaching is looking for a Level 3 Qualified Teaching Assistant for a welcoming four form-entry primary school in Wandsworth, South West London. This inclusive primary school in Wandsworth, South West London is dedicated to supporting pupils with additional needs. The successful Level 3 Teaching Assistant will support teaching and learning across the classroom, delivering targeted interventions, providing 1:1 and small-group support, and helping pupils make progress academically, socially, and emotionally.
The position is open to experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistants, Teaching Assistants, and Learning Support Assistants who hold a recognised Level 3 qualification.
CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS
Location: Wandsworth, South West London
Position: Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant
Type of Work: Supporting pupils with SEND through 1:1 interventions, small-group work, behaviour support, and classroom-based learning activities
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Full Time
Rate of Pay: GBP105 - GBP120 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
Hours: 8:30am - 3:45pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
Hold a recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification (or equivalent relevant childcare/education qualification)
Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, or Learning Support Assistant within a primary school setting
Experience supporting children with SEND, including ASD, ADHD, Speech and Language Needs, Social & SEMH
Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
Up-to-date Safeguarding Training
GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and behaviour management skills
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 covering at least the last two years
Must have a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification (or equivalent relevant childcare/education qualification)
OTHER
If you would like to be considered for this Qualified Teaching Assistant 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 and have passed all safeguarding and vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.
Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
· Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
· In-house Training and Development Team
· Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
· Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent school-based positions across London
Salary description
£105.00 - £120.00 per day