Secondary SEND Teaching Assistant — Training Provided

AWD online; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction

Mentor support

CPD programmes

Career progression

Department resources

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Leisure centre membership

Pension scheme

Job summary

AWD online is seeking a Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant to support students with SEND across a secondary school. The role offers part-time, permanent employment with 29.18 hours weekly and term-time working. Training and induction are provided, with career development opportunities and DBS checks as required.

You will support classrooms and small groups, work with teachers, and help students progress toward independence. The school prioritises safeguarding and inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to relate positively to students and teachers
• Resilience, adaptability, patience and a positive, approachable attitude
• A good standard of numeracy and literacy
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Commitment to supporting students with additional needs to develop, progress and become more independent
• Understanding of the statutory framework relating to safeguarding

Responsibilities

• Learning and Classroom Support: Provide effective support to students across subject areas in classroom settings and small groups
• SEND Support Strategies: Understand individual needs relating to cognition and learning, communication and interaction, sensory or physical disability, and social, emotional and mental health
• Student Independence and Confidence: Encourage motivation, independence and confidence while helping students make positive progress
• Teacher Communication: Liaise proactively with class teachers to understand required support and provide feedback on student progress
• Reviews and Student Voice: Contribute feedback to annual review meetings and gather students’ views where required
• Break and Activity Support: Undertake break and lunchtime duties and support extra-curricular and after-school activities on a rota basis
• Safeguarding and Safety: Work in accordance with safeguarding requirements, health and safety regulations and agreed working practices
• Professional Development: Take part in relevant training and professional development and undertake other reasonable duties as directed

Job description

AWD online is seeking a Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant to support students with SEND across a secondary school. The role offers part-time, permanent employment with 29.18 hours weekly and term-time working. Training and induction are provided, with career development opportunities and DBS checks as required.

You will support classrooms and small groups, work with teachers, and help students progress toward independence. The school prioritises safeguarding and inclusive education.