SEN Teaching Assistant

senploy; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join schools in Southampton starting January 2026. The role involves providing tailored support to students with various needs such as autism and ADHD, assisting with classroom activities, and promoting inclusion. Ideal candidates should possess patience and strong communication skills, along with experience in supporting children with special educational needs. This full-time, term-time position offers a supportive and inclusive school environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive and inclusive school environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs, preferably in a school setting.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Proactive approach to supporting learning and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to individual students and small groups.
• Assist with classroom activities and adapt resources for diverse needs.
• Promote inclusion and positive learning experiences.
• Support students' personal development and emotional well-being.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Patience

Collaborative teamwork

Job description

Start Date: January 2026

Contract: Full-Time

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with special educational needs? We are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join our schools in Southampton starting January 2026.

About the Role

You will work closely with teachers to support students with a range of needs, including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health challenges. Your role will involve:

• Providing tailored support to individual students and small groups.
• Assisting with classroom activities and adapting resources to meet diverse needs.
• Promoting inclusion and positive learning experiences.
• Supporting personal development and emotional well-being.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for candidates who:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN (school-based experience preferred).
• Patience, empathy, and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• A proactive approach to supporting learning and engagement.

Benefits

• Full-time, term-time position.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and inclusive school environment.

Location: Southampton

Start Date: January 2026

If you're ready to make a real impact and help students thrive, apply today!

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. Successful applicants will be required to register with Prospero Teaching.