Teaching Assistant - SEND

Teaching Assistant – SEND

Term time only | 32 hours per week | Grade 6

Make a real difference, every day.

At Bitterne Park School
, inclusion is not an add-on — it is central to who we are. We are proud of the nurturing, ambitious environment we create for our students, and we are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant (SEND) to join our team and help shape positive outcomes for young people with additional needs.

This is a term-time only role
, working 32 hours per week
, ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting students while maintaining a strong work-life balance.

As a Teaching Assistant – SEND, you will work closely with students who require additional support to thrive both academically and socially. You will play a vital role in helping pupils access learning, build confidence, and develop independence — making a genuine and lasting impact on their school experience.

You will be part of a supportive SEND team, working collaboratively with teachers, families and external professionals to ensure every student is understood, supported and challenged appropriately.

• Provide targeted one-to-one and small-group support for students with SEND
• Support the delivery of personalised learning strategies in line with individual education plans (IEPs)
• Encourage the development of independence, communication, confidence and social skills
• Work in partnership with teaching staff, parents and professionals to support positive outcomes
• Help create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment where all students can succeed

• A supportive, inclusive school community that values staff and students alike
• Ongoing training and professional development
  , particularly within SEND
• The opportunity to be part of a school where relationships, care and ambition sit at the heart of everything we do
• A rewarding role where no two days are the same

Grade 6 – upto £31,022 (full-time equivalent)

Actual salary will be pro-rated for term-time working, 32 hours per week
.

• A strong commitment to supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Experience working with SEND students in an educational setting is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to form positive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods and resources to meet the individual needs of students.
• Patience, empathy, and the resilience to work with students facing various challenges.
• Relevant qualifications or training in special education or related fields is an advantage.

• Private Healthcare Options for you & your family*
• On-site Gym & Personal Training Sessions
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental & Adoption Leave
• Electric Car Scheme
• Self Directed CPD fund
• Charity Giving
• Cycle to Work scheme