Graduate Teaching Assistant — SEND Support (Primary)

REESON Education; Southampton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

REESON Education is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to support primary schools in Southampton and SEND-focused teams. Start in January 2027, with potential school-day placements across Hampshire.

Roles involve 1:1 and small-group work, helping pupils with diverse learning needs while maintaining safeguarding standards. The role offers a pathway into teaching and educational support, with flexibility on age groups and working patterns.

Qualifications

• Degree in a SEND-related subject or equivalent.
• Transferable experience with children or vulnerable people valued.
• Interest in understanding individual learning needs with reflective feedback.

Responsibilities

• Support teacher-led learning with short 1:1 sessions and structured small-group activities.
• Assist children with autism, ADHD, or speech, language and communication needs using school strategies.
• Support pupils in developing emotional regulation, social communication and independent tasks.

Skills

Reliability

Patience

Good communication

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Degree in Psychology or Education Studies or SEND-related

Early Childhood Studies or Childhood Studies

Job description

REESON Education is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to support primary schools in Southampton and SEND-focused teams. Start in January 2027, with potential school-day placements across Hampshire.

Roles involve 1:1 and small-group work, helping pupils with diverse learning needs while maintaining safeguarding standards. The role offers a pathway into teaching and educational support, with flexibility on age groups and working patterns.