SEN Teaching Assistant

Quokka Education; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support organization in Basingstoke is seeking SEN Support/Behaviour Support professionals. This role involves building positive relationships with students who have additional needs. Candidates with backgrounds in sports, psychology, or coaching are encouraged to apply. You'll receive extensive training, and work hours are from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm during term time. Pay ranges from £90 to £100 per day, based on experience. This is a long-term, permanent opportunity for empathetic individuals ready to make a genuine difference.

Benefits

Free training and CPD

Referral scheme with financial incentives

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with additional needs is beneficial.
• No school experience required; training provided.
• Calm and consistent approach to behavior management.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support students on a 1:1 or small group basis.
• Help pupils regulate emotions and behavior.
• Follow clear routines and safeguarding practices.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Resilience

Ability to build relationships

Education

Degree in Sports, Psychology, or Criminology

Job description

Do you have a background in sport or coaching and the ability to build positive relationships with young people who need patience, structure and understanding? Are you calm under pressure, empathetic, and looking for work where you can make a genuine difference? We're supporting a number of special schools and alternative provision settings in the Basingstoke and surrounding areas. We're looking for sports graduates and coaches to work 1:1 and in small groups with pupils who have additional needs, including SEMH and mental health difficulties. If you can stay calm, set boundaries with care, and offer steady support to young people who are struggling, we'd love to hear from you. No school experience? That\'s absolutely fine. We\'ll support you with training, guidance and ongoing check-ins to help you feel confident and prepared.

Overview

What success looks like in this role

Responsibilities

• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils
• Supporting students on a 1:1 or small group basis
• Helping pupils regulate emotions and behaviour with calm, consistent support
• Following clear routines and safeguarding expectations
• Being recognised for reliability, empathy and professionalism

Who this role suits

• Sports graduates
• Coaches and instructors
• Youth or support workers
• Psychology or criminology graduates
• Anyone patient, resilient and motivated to support young people with additional needs

Training and benefits

• Youll receive free training and CPD, including:
• Introduction to SEND
• Autism awareness
• Behaviour management in schools
• Safeguarding and emotional regulation strategies

We don\'t expect you to have all the answers - just the right values and willingness to learn.

Role details

• Setting: Special schools & alternative provision
• Role: SEN Support / Behaviour Support
• Start date: February 2026
• Contract: Long term and Permanent Opportunities
• Hours: 8.30 am to 3.30 pm term time only (school hours)
• Pay: From £90 to £100 per day (PAYE), depending on experience

If you\'re looking for a role where empathy, patience and consistency really matter, and want to support young people through challenging moments, we\'d love to have a conversation.

Know someone who\'d be a great fit? Refer a friend and earn up to £150 through our referral scheme. We take safeguarding seriously. All roles are subject to thorough vetting in line with DfE guidance to ensure safe and supportive learning environments.