Sen Teaching Assistant

Advantage Education; Winchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Education invites compassionate Teaching Assistants to support pupils aged 4–19 with a range of complex needs at a specialist SEN school.

You'll help children access learning through personalised strategies, support emotional regulation and positive behaviour, and assist with sensory activities. Training is provided where needed, with opportunities for career progression and a caring staff environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN, care, support work, youth work, nurseries or healthcare welcomed but not essential.
• Patient and understanding, calm under pressure and resilient.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Willing to learn and develop; training provided where required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and within small classes.
• Help pupils access learning through personalised strategies.
• Encourage communication, independence and confidence.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Assist with sensory activities and therapeutic interventions.
• Celebrate every achievement—no matter how big or small.

Skills

Patience

Calm under pressure

Positive and resilient

Team player

Excellent communication skills

Willing to learn and develop

Job description

Do you believe every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, regardless of the challenges they face?

We're looking for compassionate, resilient and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join a specialist SEN school supporting pupils aged 4-19 with a range of complex additional needs.

This isn't just another Teaching Assistant role.

Every day you'll help children achieve milestones that many people take for granted—whether that's communicating their first sentence, regulating their emotions, building friendships or developing independence.

About the School

• Autism (ASC)
• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
• Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Complex Communication Needs
• Physical Disabilities
• Medical Needs
• Sensory Processing Difficulties
• SEMH and behaviours that challenge

The school provides outstanding facilities including sensory rooms, life skills areas, outdoor learning spaces and small class sizes, ensuring every child receives the support they deserve.

Your Role

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and within small classes
• Help pupils access learning through personalised strategies
• Encourage communication, independence and confidence
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Assist with sensory activities and therapeutic interventions
• Celebrate every achievement—no matter how big or small

Some pupils may require personal care, moving and handling or medical support. Full training will be provided where required.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is...

• Patient and understanding
• Calm under pressure
• Positive and resilient
• Passionate about helping young people succeed
• A team player with excellent communication skills
• Willing to learn and develop

Experience within SEN, care, support work, youth work, nurseries or healthcare is welcomed but not essential.

Why Join This School?

• Excellent induction and ongoing training
• Career progression opportunities
• Supportive leadership team
• Small class sizes
• Modern specialist facilities
• A welcoming and friendly staff team
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position

No two days are ever the same—but every day is rewarding.

If you're looking for a career where you genuinely change lives, we'd love to hear from you