Sen Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Test Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training

Career progression

Supportive team

Make a difference

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support pupils aged 10-17 with a range of special educational needs in a nurturing classroom setting. You will work closely with teachers and therapists to provide one-to-one and small-group support to help pupils reach their full potential.

This role offers comprehensive induction, ongoing training, and opportunities for progression within specialist education.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient and resilient.
• Positive, flexible and able to adapt to changing situations.
• Passionate about supporting children with additional needs.
• A confident team player with excellent communication skills.
• Calm under pressure and able to build trusting relationships.
• Willing to undertake ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming pupils and supporting a positive start to the school day.
• Assisting with engaging, differentiated lessons across a range of curriculum subjects.
• Providing one-to-one and small group support.
• Encouraging communication, independence and confidence.
• Supporting pupils to regulate their emotions using agreed strategies.
• Supervising break and lunchtime activities while promoting positive social interaction.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and pastoral staff.
• Recording observations and contributing to pupil progress.
• Helping to create a safe, calm and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Resilient

Team player

Excellent communication

Flexible/adaptable

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Full-time | Term Time Only

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people? We are looking for caring, resilient and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our dedicated team, supporting pupils to achieve their full potential in a nurturing and highly individualised learning environment.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and therapists to support pupils with a range of additional needs, both in the classroom and throughout the school day. Every day is different, and you'll play a key role in helping our pupils develop academically, socially and emotionally.

Our Pupils

You will support children and young people aged 10-17 who have a range of special educational needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Many of these pupils have experienced challenges in previous educational settings and benefit from a calm, structured and relationship-based approach to learning.

Learning Environment

Classes are intentionally small, typically consisting of 4-8 pupils, allowing for personalised learning and strong relationships. Teaching Assistants work alongside experienced teachers, with high levels of adult support to ensure every child can engage successfully.

A Typical Day

Your day may include:

• Welcoming pupils and supporting a positive start to the school day.
• Assisting with engaging, differentiated lessons across a range of curriculum subjects.
• Providing one-to-one and small group support.
• Encouraging communication, independence and confidence.
• Supporting pupils to regulate their emotions using agreed strategies.
• Supervising break and lunchtime activities while promoting positive social interaction.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and pastoral staff.
• Recording observations and contributing to pupil progress.
• Helping to create a safe, calm and inclusive learning environment.

No two days are ever the same, but every day provides an opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

We\'re Looking For Someone Who Is:

• Compassionate, patient and resilient.
• Positive, flexible and able to adapt to changing situations.
• Passionate about supporting children with additional needs.
• A confident team player with excellent communication skills.
• Calm under pressure and able to build trusting relationships.
• Willing to undertake ongoing professional development.
• Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential. We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in education, care, youth work, residential support, health, psychology or other people-focused roles.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.
• Opportunities for career progression within specialist education.
• A supportive and collaborative staff team.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference every day.
• A rewarding and varied role within a child-centred environment.

Important Information

Due to our rural location, there is limited public transport, therefore access to your own transport is essential to reliably travel to and from work.

If you are committed to helping children and young people thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and safer recruitment procedures.

Please apply with up to date CV and we will be in touch

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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