Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Southlands School, Lymington, Hampshire

37 Hours per week (Monday to Friday – Term Time Only)

£20,792.52 per annum

We are now recruiting for dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants to join our committed team.

Southlands School is an Ofsted-registered co‑education specialist day and residential school with a registered children’s home. We provide education and care, supported by our multi‑disciplinary clinical team, for children and young people aged 7‑19 years who have a primary diagnosis of Autism or whose profile of need can be successfully supported by the use of autism specialist strategies.

The school is in the heart of the New Forest National Park, a beautiful location which is also close to the coast.

• GCSE English & Maths (Grade C/Level 4/5)

• Have a passion for working with young people and want to make a difference in people’s lives.
• Be able to support young people with behavioural problems and trauma, bringing positive commitment and awareness of their issues.
• Be punctual and flexible.
• Be well‑organised, adaptable and practical.
• Able to work under pressure, sometimes in stressful and challenging situations.
• Be self‑motivated and able to use own initiative.

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to progress in your career.
• Training opportunities either face‑to‑face or online.
• Wellbeing – your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need.
• You will be a part of a dedicated team of professionals who will offer you clear guidance and mentor you into this role.
• Supportive management and senior leads.
• We offer full induction, paid for DBS, friendly family atmosphere and the opportunity to progress with one of the UK’s biggest care providers.

Cambian is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check and will only be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. To avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.