Sen Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Chandler's Ford; On-site; GBP 37,195,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

SEND training

PRICE training

Career development

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for a specialist primary school in Shawford. The role supports children aged 4-11 with Autism and learning difficulties, helping them engage with lessons and develop essential skills.

Based in Shawford, the position is full-time, term-time only, with ongoing training and a supportive school team. The salary is £14.25 per hour, reflecting a practical, hands-on role in a nurturing education setting.

Qualifications

• Patient, caring and dependable
• Calm, consistent and reassuring
• Naturally good at building positive relationships with children
• Clear communicator and supportive team player
• Committed to helping children with additional needs reach their potential
• Curious, enthusiastic and keen to develop SEND knowledge and skills

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom, one-to-one and small-group support.
• Help pupils access lessons, activities and new experiences.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive social skills.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Build warm, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Work closely with teachers and the wider support team.
• Assist with transitions, break times and other school activities.
• Encourage pupils to become more independent learners.

Job description

Learning Support Assistant – Full Time, Term Time Only

Location: Shawford

Salary: £14.25 per hour

Hours: Full time, term time only

Help children discover what they can do

Do you have the patience to listen, the warmth to encourage, and the enthusiasm to celebrate the small wins that mean so much?

We’re looking for a caring, patient and reliable Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our specialist primary school in Shawford.

You’ll work with children aged 4-11 with Autism, moderate/severe learning difficulties and additional needs, helping them navigate the challenges of school, build confidence and develop the skills they need to thrive.

This is a role where the little things really matter. A child attempting something independently for the first time. A difficult morning turning into a successful day. A new skill finally clicking. Your support could be the difference that helps make those moments happen.

You’ll be part of a friendly, experienced school team where you’ll be supported to learn, develop and make a genuine difference every day.

What you’ll be doing

No two days will be exactly the same. You’ll provide a mixture of classroom, one-to-one and small-group support, working closely with teachers and other professionals to help each child get the most from their school day.

Your role may include:

• Supporting pupils with learning, communication and additional needs
• Helping children access lessons, activities and new experiences
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive social skills
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Building warm, trusting relationships with pupils
• Working closely with teachers and the wider support team
• Helping children navigate transitions, break times and other school activities
• Encouraging pupils to develop the confidence and skills to become more independent learners

Most importantly, you’ll get to know the children you work with - understanding what motivates them, what helps them feel secure and how best to help them succeed.

What we’re looking for

You don’t necessarily need previous experience in a specialist school. Experience working with children or young people with SEND is valuable, but we’re equally interested in people who can bring transferable skills from education, childcare, care, youth work or other supportive roles.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Patient, caring and dependable
• Calm, consistent and reassuring
• Naturally good at building positive relationships with children
• A clear communicator and supportive team player
• Committed to helping children with additional needs reach their potential
• Curious, enthusiastic and keen to develop their SEND knowledge and skills

Perhaps you’re an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity. Perhaps you’re already working with children and want to develop your career in specialist education. Or perhaps you’re looking for a rewarding new direction where you can make a real difference.

Whatever your background, if you bring the right attitude, compassion and commitment, we’d love to hear from you.

Why join us?

We want our staff to feel supported, valued and equipped to do their best work.

You’ll receive:

• £14.25 per hour
• Full-time, term-time-only working
• Ongoing training and professional development
• SEND and PRICE training
• Support from an experienced and dedicated school team
• Valuable hands‑on experience in specialist education
• A rewarding role where you can see the impact of your work every day

Could this be the role for you?

If you’re someone who takes pride in helping others, stays calm when things get challenging and finds real satisfaction in seeing children grow in confidence, this could be a wonderful opportunity to join our school community.

You won’t be expected to have all the answers on day one. What matters is that you’re caring, enthusiastic, willing to learn and passionate about helping children learn, grow and thrive.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check and appropriate pre‑employment safeguarding checks.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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