Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Southampton and surrounding areas
£13.75 per hour
Term time only - Full-time & part-time options

Teaching Personnel are looking to recruit SEN Teaching Assistants to work in primary and secondary schools across the Southampton area. These roles involve supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties.

You will be working either one-to-one or in small groups, supporting pupils both academically and emotionally, helping them to thrive in an inclusive and nurturing school environment.

• Provide in-class support to pupils with SEN
• Assist with managing behaviour and emotional regulation
• Adapt learning materials and activities to suit individual needs
• Foster a positive, safe, and encouraging learning environment
• Collaborate with teaching staff, SENCOs, and external professionals

• Experience working with children or young people (particularly with SEN or additional needs)
• A calm, patient and resilient nature
• Ability to build strong, supportive relationships
• Confidence working independently and as part of a team
• Relevant qualifications or training (desirable but not essential)

• Pay: £13.75 per hour
• Contract:
  
  Term time only
• Location:
  
  Southampton and surrounding areas
• Access to a variety of SEN roles across Southampton
• Ongoing training and CPD through Teaching Personnel
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities for long-term, short-term, and permanent roles
• A chance to make a real impact in young people's lives

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive.