SEN Teaching Assistant

REESON Education; Gosport; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

REESON Education is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with social, emotional, or behavioural needs in Gosport, Hampshire. You will build trust and help learners stay connected to activities and learning.

The role involves one-to-one and small-group support, following agreed plans, with safeguarding and DBS requirements to be met. Flexible supply and longer-term opportunities are available, with an ASAP start subject to checks.

Qualifications

• Experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant or in a role with behaviour support.
• Enhanced DBS on update service or willingness to apply for one.
• Ability to follow school guidance and maintain professional boundaries.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group behaviour support according to agreed plans.
• Record relevant observations and work with teachers and pastoral staff.
• Build positive relationships and maintain clear, consistent boundaries.
• Assist with transitions and de-escalation strategies to help pupils participate in lessons.

Skills

Behaviour support

SEMH experience

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant | Gosport | Schools & SEN Settings | £80-£100 per day | ASAP Start

Reeson Education is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant with experience supporting pupils with social, emotional or behavioural needs across Gosport, Hampshire.

We would like to hear from a SEN Teaching Assistant who can build trust, recognise early signs of difficulty and help pupils stay connected to learning.

Role Highlights for a SEN Teaching Assistant

• Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
• Pay: £80-£100 per day, depending on experience and assignment.
• Location: Gosport, Hampshire.
• Start: ASAP, following registration and safeguarding checks.
• Contract: Flexible supply and longer-term opportunities, depending on vacancies.

Your Role as a SEN Teaching Assistant

You will provide one-to-one and small-group behaviour support, following agreed plans to help pupils regulate emotions and participate in lessons.

• Build positive relationships and maintain clear, consistent boundaries.
• Use agreed de-escalation strategies and help pupils manage transitions.
• Break tasks into achievable steps and encourage independent participation.
• Record relevant observations and work closely with teachers and pastoral staff.

What We're Looking For in a SEN Teaching Assistant

• Experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant, or credible transferable experience in behaviour support, youth work, care or mentoring.
• A SEN Teaching Assistant who remains composed, responds consistently and works within school guidance.
• Experience supporting SEMH needs is advantageous; specialist strategies should reflect your training.
• Safeguarding awareness and an enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply for one.

Why Apply for a SEN Teaching Assistant Role

• Apply your behaviour-support experience in suitable local school and SEN assignments.
• Discuss your preferred days, travel area 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%