SEN Teaching Assistant

Supply Desk; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider in Hedge End is seeking a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with additional learning needs in a structured environment. The role is full-time with competitive pay of £80 - £100 per day and starts in January. Experience in SEN is preferred but not essential, alongside strong communication skills and a proactive attitude. Benefits include ongoing support and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Dedicated consultant for ongoing support

Access to CPD and SEN-focused training

Opportunities for long-term placements

Qualifications

• Experience working in an SEN school or with pupils with SEND or challenging behaviour preferred but not essential.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a pupil with SEND and challenging behaviour.
• Assist with adapted learning activities aligned with the pupil's EHCP.
• Support communication, sensory needs, and emotional well-being.
• Work alongside teachers and therapists to execute support plans.
• Promote engagement and independence throughout the school day.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to build positive relationships

Patience

Resilience

Proactive attitude

Job description

1:1 Teaching Assistant – SEN School

Location: Southampton

Pay: £80 - £100 per day (DOE)

Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm

Contract Type: Full Time

Start Date: January 2026

We are looking for a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Southampton. You will support a pupil with additional learning needs and challenging behaviour, helping them access learning in a structured and supportive environment. This full-time role begins in January, with potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a pupil with SEND and challenging behaviour.
• Assist with adapted learning activities aligned with the pupil's EHCP.
• Support communication, sensory needs, regulation strategies, and emotional well-being.
• Work alongside teachers, therapists, and the SENCO to follow personalised support plans.
• Promote engagement, independence, and consistency throughout the school day.
• Support transitions, routines, and behaviour management using agreed school strategies.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working in an SEN school or with pupils with SEND or challenging behaviour (preferred but not essential).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Patience, resilience, and a proactive attitude.
• Ability to follow safeguarding procedures and school policies.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Benefits of Working with Supply Desk

• Competitive daily rates.
• Dedicated consultant for ongoing support.
• Access to CPD and SEN-focused training.
• Opportunities for long-term placements and career progression.

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