SEN Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Andover; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and professional development

Supportive working environment

Potential long-term opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Andover, Hampshire, is seeking Learning Support Assistants to join a specialist school supporting children with additional needs, including autism, communication difficulties, and SEMH.

You will work with teachers and support staff to deliver learning and pastoral support, with responsibilities such as one-to-one and small-group assistance, helping with activities, and promoting positive behaviour and social development.

Qualifications

• Patient, reliable, resilient, and supportive approach to working with children and young people.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and support staff.
• Willingness to undergo enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support
• Assisting with classroom activities and learning
• Supporting positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Promoting communication, confidence, independence and social development
• Building positive relationships with pupils
• Working with teachers, therapists and support staff
• Supporting pupils during transitions, breaktimes and activities

Skills

Patience

Reliability

Resilience

Communication

Job description

Location: Andover, Hampshire
Hours: Monday–Friday, Term Time Only
Pay: £14.25 per hour

We are seeking Learning Support Assistants to join a specialist school in the Andover area supporting children and young people with a range of additional needs, including autism, communication difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, and SEMH needs.

You will work alongside teachers and support staff to provide effective learning and pastoral support. Responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support
• Assisting with classroom activities and learning
• Supporting positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Promoting communication, confidence, independence, and social development
• Building positive relationships with pupils
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff
• Supporting pupils during transitions, breaktimes, and activities

We are looking for candidates who are patient, reliable, resilient, and supportive, with a genuine interest in working with children and young people.

Previous experience in education is advantageous but not essential. Relevant backgrounds may include education, care, youth work, coaching, childcare, healthcare, mental health support, or customer-facing roles.

• £14.25 per hour
• Term-time only, Monday–Friday
• Training and professional development
• Supportive working environment
• Valuable experience in specialist education and SEN
• Potential long-term opportunities

An enhanced DBS check and relevant safeguarding checks will be required as part of the recruitment process.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 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.