SEN Teaching Assistant

Senploy; Andover; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD and specialist training

Referral bonus

Training provided

Job summary

Senploy is partnering with specialist schools in Andover to recruit SEN Teaching Assistants for flexible and long-term placements. You don’t need prior SEN TA experience, and you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting students with a range of needs in a supportive educational setting.

The role focuses on building positive relationships, staying patient in challenging situations, and providing consistent support to students who need it most.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with additional needs, including autism, ADHD, and SEMH.
• Ability to build positive relationships and remain patient in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Support students one-to-one and in small groups.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams.

Job description

Looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference every day?

Or perhaps you already have experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals and are considering a career in education?

We're working with a number of specialist schools across Andover that are looking for SEN Teaching Assistants to support students on both flexible and long-term placements.

This is a rewarding opportunity to help young people overcome barriers to learning while developing valuable skills and experience within education.

You don't need to have worked as an SEN Teaching Assistant before.

Schools are looking for individuals who can build positive relationships, remain patient during challenging situations, and provide consistent support to students who need it most.

Whether your background is in coaching, care, youth work, support work, or you've recently graduated, many of your existing skills can transfer successfully into an SEN Teaching Assistant role.

We'll provide training, guidance, and ongoing support to help you get started with confidence.

• - Supporting students with additional needs, including autism, ADHD, and SEMH
• - Working one-to-one and with small groups of pupils
• - Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• - Helping students engage with learning and classroom activities
• - Building trust and positive relationships with young people
• - Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' education, confidence, and wellbeing.

You’ll gain hands‑on experience supporting young people with a range of needs while developing skills that can lead to careers in:

• - Teaching
• - Educational Psychology
• - Clinical Psychology
• - Youth Work
• - Counselling
• - Pastoral and Behaviour Support

Every day offers the chance to help a student achieve something they may have previously found difficult.

We're particularly interested in hearing from:

• - Sports coaches
• - Psychology graduates
• - Youth workers
• - Care and support workers
• - Individuals with experience supporting children or young people

If you're calm, compassionate, resilient, and passionate about helping others, we'd love to hear from you.

• - Flexible and long‑term SEN Teaching Assistant opportunities
• - Weekly PAYE pay from £90-£100 per day
• - Free CPD and specialist training including:
  • Behaviour management
  • SEN and SEMH support
  • Safeguarding
• - Behaviour management
• - SEN and SEMH support
• - Safeguarding
• - School visits and shadowing opportunities before you start
• - Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• - A people‑first approach focused on your success

Quokka Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All applicants will be vetted in line with DfE guidance, including an online search as part of the recruitment process. We'll guide you through each stage and ensure you know exactly what to expect.

Know someone who would make a great SEN Teaching Assistant? We offer up to £150 for successful referrals.