Primary - Sen Teaching Assistant

Reed; Winchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay (£100–£130/day)

Long-term role

Training & development

Supportive leadership

Impactful work

Wellbeing & inclusion

Job summary

Reed is seeking a Teaching Assistant for a specialist school near Alton/Farnham, Hampshire. The role is full-time, term-time only, with a daily rate of £100–£130, starting ASAP or negotiable.

You will support pupils with SEMH needs, build relationships, and work with teachers and therapists in a nurturing, therapeutic environment, aiming to help learners re-engage and achieve progress.

Qualifications

• Have experience working with children or young people.
• Experience within SEMH, SEND, youth work, care or alternative provision settings (desirable).
• Are calm, patient and resilient.
• Are confident building positive relationships with young people.
• Have a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners.
• Can be a positive role model and advocate for pupils' success.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in classroom and outdoor learning environments.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with young people.
• Help manage behaviour positively and consistently.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and engagement in learning.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and pastoral teams.
• Encourage independence, confidence and personal development.
• Celebrate achievements and help pupils reach their potential.

Skills

Experience with children

SEMH experience

Calm and patient

Relationship building

Job description

• Role: Teaching Assistant
• Contract: Full Time, Term Time Only
• Location: Alton/Farnham, Hampshire
• Daily Rate: £100 - £130 per day (depending on experience)
• Start Date: ASAP / Negotiable
• Sector: Specialist Education (SEMH)

Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers and achieve their full potential?

We are seeking a compassionate, resilient and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a highly regarded specialist school supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Located near Alton/Farnham, the school provides a nurturing and therapeutic environment where pupils are encouraged to rebuild confidence, develop positive relationships and achieve meaningful educational outcomes.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people who benefit from additional support, structure and encouragement.

About the School

The school has received positive recognition from Ofsted, with inspectors highlighting the caring and supportive culture, strong relationships between staff and pupils, and the school's commitment to helping young people re-engage with education. Pupils are supported to rebuild self-esteem, develop emotional resilience and make excellent progress from their individual starting points. Ofsted noted that staff have high aspirations for pupils and create an environment where children feel safe, valued and understood. files.ofsted.gov.uk , reports.of ted.gov.uk

The school offers:

• Small class sizes and high staff-to-pupil ratios
• A therapeutic and nurturing learning environment
• Individualised support for every student
• Strong pastoral care and wellbeing provision
• A broad and engaging curriculum tailored to individual needs
• A collaborative and supportive staff team committed to positive outcomes for young people compass-schools.org , schoolguide.co.uk

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils in both classroom and outdoor learning environments
• Build positive and trusting relationships with young people
• Help manage behaviour positively and consistently
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and engagement in learning
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and pastoral teams
• Encourage independence, confidence and personal development
• Celebrate achievements and help pupils reach their potential

The Ideal Candidate

We are keen to hear from candidates who:

• Have experience working with children or young people
• Have experience within SEMH, SEND, youth work, care or alternative provision settings (desirable)
• Are calm, patient and resilient
• Are confident building positive relationships with young people
• Have a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners
• Can be a positive role model and advocate for pupils' success

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rate of £100 - £130 per day
• Full-time, long-term opportunity
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative working environment
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on young people's lives
• A rewarding role within a school that puts wellbeing, inclusion and individual success at the heart of everything it does