SEN Teaching Assistant

REESON Education; Colden Common; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

REESON Education in Winchester, Hampshire, is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs. The role starts ASAP following registration and safeguarding checks, with daily pay of 80-100 depending on experience.

You will assist individuals or small groups under the guidance of teachers, reinforce learning with accessible resources, and help pupils build confidence in everyday school routines. Experience with safeguarding and a current enhanced DBS are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with additional needs in a school setting.
• Adaptable, patient and reliable with attendance.
• Confident in working collaboratively and following safeguarding procedures.
• Enhanced DBS on update service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals or small groups under guidance from teachers and staff.
• Reinforce classroom activities using accessible resources to aid understanding.
• Encourage communication, participation and independence without completing tasks for pupils.
• Follow safeguarding and behaviour management procedures and share observations with the school.

Skills

SEND Experience

Patient

Team Collaboration

Reliable Attendance

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant Winchester Learning and Independence 80- 100 per day ASAP Start

Reeson Education is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant for school opportunities in Winchester, Hampshire, with ASAP starts following registration and safeguarding checks.

This SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity suits someone who enjoys helping pupils take manageable steps in learning and develop confidence with everyday school routines.

Role Highlights for an SEN Teaching Assistant

• Position: SEN Teaching Assistant.
• Pay: 80- 100 per day, depending on experience and assignment.
• Location: Winchester, Hampshire.
• Start: ASAP, following registration and safeguarding checks.
• Working pattern: Supply and longer-term opportunities, depending on vacancies.

Your Role as an SEN Teaching Assistant

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support individuals or small groups within a setting matched to your experience, following guidance from teachers and specialist staff.

• Reinforce classroom activities and use accessible resources to help pupils understand instructions.
• Encourage communication, participation and independence without completing tasks for pupils.
• Follow agreed approaches to emotional regulation, behaviour and transitions.
• Share observations so the school can monitor engagement and adapt support when needed.

What We Are Looking For in an SEN Teaching Assistant

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs in a relevant setting.
• An adaptable SEN Teaching Assistant with a patient approach and dependable attendance.
• Confidence working collaboratively and following individual support and safeguarding procedures.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply for one, alongside satisfactory safeguarding checks.

Why Apply for This SEN Teaching Assistant Role

• Use your skills across suitable mainstream or specialist assignments.
• Discuss preferred days and interest in supply or longer-term work with Reeson Education.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%