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Teaching Personnel; Hedge End; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency in Southampton is seeking passionate SEN Teachers and support staff to make a difference in the lives of students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Positions available include Learning Support Assistants and Teaching Assistants, with flexible opportunities for immediate starts. Applicants will need a genuine interest in working with SEN children, and while experience is desirable, it is not essential for all roles. Join us to contribute to the development and well-being of young learners in supportive school environments.

Benefits

Immediate start opportunities

Ongoing training and professional development

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN settings desired but not essential for support roles.
• A driving licence is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in schools.
• Assist classroom teachers in delivering educational programs.
• Provide emotional and social support to pupils.

Skills

Passion for working with children with SEN

Patience

Empathy

Communication skills

Reliability

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for teaching roles

Job description

Now Hiring: SEN Teachers & Support Staff - Southampton

Join Teaching Personnel and make a real difference. Are you passionate about helping young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) reach their full potential? Teaching Personnel is expanding our dedicated team and we are looking for enthusiastic, caring, and committed staff to work across SEN schools in the Southampton area.

Positions Available

• SEN Teachers
• Learning Support Assistants (LSAs)
• Teaching Assistants (TAs)

We are recruiting a large number of staff for immediate starts to support a range of specialist schools, including those supporting pupils with autism (ASC), social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), and complex learning difficulties.

Pay Rates

• Support Staff (LSA/TA): £13.75 per hour
• Qualified SEN Teachers: £32,916 - £51,048 per annum (pay to scale)

What We're Looking For

• A genuine passion for working with children with SEN
• Patience, empathy, and resilience
• Reliability and strong communication skills
• Experience in SEN settings is desirable, but not essential for support roles
• QTS required for teaching roles
• A driving licence is not essential, but would be beneficial

Compliance Requirements

All applicants must have or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check. Teaching Personnel can support you through the application process.

Location

All roles are based in Southampton and surrounding areas.

Why Work With Teaching Personnel?

• Immediate start opportunities
• Full-time and long-term positions available
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities to grow within specialist education environments

Apply Today

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and start a rewarding role as soon as possible, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV or enquire now to Teaching Personnel - Southampton SEN Team.

All pay rates quoted include 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, including an online search as part of due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all registered candidates free child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must have a valid enhanced DBS check. Full assistance is provided.