Sen Teaching Assistant

Supply Desk; Andover; On-site; GBP 16,605 - 20,295; Full time

Job summary

Supply Desk are seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant for an Andover school from September. The role supports children with SEN, with daily pay between £90 and £110 and hours 8:30am–3:30pm.

If you have experience with care, youth work, or support roles and a willingness to obtain an Enhanced DBS, we want to hear from you. This friendly SEN environment focuses on wellbeing and individual pupil progress.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs (desirable but not essential).
• Patience, care and a passion for supporting pupils with SEN.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Experience supporting students on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support students inside and outside the classroom, helping to deliver personalised learning, promote independence and encourage positive social and emotional development.
• Assist with one-to-one support and small group activities as required.
• Support the development of positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and other professionals to meet individual pupil needs.

Skills

Patience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Empathy

Job description

Overview

September 2026
Pay: £90 - £110 per day
Location: Andover
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm

Supply Desk are working closely with a welcoming and supportive SEN school in Andover, who are seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team from September.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and helping them achieve their full potential. Whether you have previous SEN experience or transferable skills from care, youth work or support roles, we would love to hear from you.

About the School

This friendly and inclusive SEN school caters for pupils aged 4-16 with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

The school prides itself on creating a nurturing environment where every pupil is supported to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Staff work collaboratively and benefit from excellent leadership, ongoing training and a strong focus on wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support students inside and outside the classroom, helping to deliver personalised learning, promote independence and encourage positive social and emotional development.
• Assist with one-to-one support and small group activities as required.
• Support the development of positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and other professionals to meet individual pupil needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs (desirable but not essential).
• Patience, care and a passion for supporting pupils with SEN.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Experience supporting students on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.