SEN Teaching Assistant

TimePlan Education Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work to suit lifestyle

Day-to-day, long-term & temp-to-perm

Competitive pay rates

Ongoing CPD training

Support from experienced team

Make a real difference in young lives

Job summary

TimePlan Education is seeking SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with additional needs across Southampton. Flexible and long-term opportunities include day-to-day supply, long placements, and temp-to-perm roles. You’ll join a dedicated team and help make a real difference in young lives.

We welcome candidates with experience with children or young people, an empathetic approach, and strong teamwork. DBS clearance or willingness to obtain one is required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people
• Empathetic, patient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in the classroom
• Work 1:1 or in small groups
• Assist with learning, behaviour, and emotional regulation
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment; collaborate with teachers and staff

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) Southampton, England

SEN Teaching Assistant – Flexible & Long-Term Opportunities
Southampton

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs? Looking for flexible work or a long-term role in education? Join our dedicated team working with schools across Southampton.

We are currently recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants for a range of opportunities including day-to-day supply, long-term placements, and temp-to-perm roles.

What We Offer:

• Flexible work to suit your lifestyle – choose when you work
• Opportunities for day-to-day, long-term, and temp to perm roles
• Competitive pay rates
• Ongoing CPD training and professional development
• Support from a friendly and experienced team
• The chance to make a real difference in young people’s lives

Your Role:

• Supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in the classroom
• Working 1:1 or in small groups
• Assisting with learning, behaviour, and emotional regulation
• Helping create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environmentCollaborating with teachers and other support staff

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with children or young people
• Backgrounds considered: education, care, residential support, youth work, nursery settings
• A caring, empathetic, and patient approach
• Passion for supporting children with additional needs
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Why Join Us?

Whether you're seeking flexible supply work or looking to secure a long-term or permanent position, we offer opportunities to suit your goals—while helping you build valuable experience in SEN education.

TimePlan Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. TimePlan Education is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.