SEN Teaching Assistant - 1:1 Support

Supply Desk; Southampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Long-term placement opportunities

Potential for permanent employment

Job summary

Supply Desk is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 and small-group support within a Southampton school.

You’ll work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to help a pupil access their education, develop independence and confidence within the school environment. This is an ideal role for an experienced TA, support worker or someone looking to build a career within SEND education.

Qualifications

• Experience with children, young people or vulnerable individuals.
• SEN experience desirable.
• Calm, patient and nurturing approach.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide focused 1:1 and small-group classroom support.
• Help pupils access and engage with lessons.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Encourage communication and social development.
• Assist with interventions and personalised learning.
• Build a trusting relationship with pupils.
• Support independence and self-confidence.
• Communicate effectively with teachers and support staff.

Skills

Experience with children

SEN experience desirable

Communication skills

Calm and patient

Behaviour support

DBS update service

Job description

Location: Southampton
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-Time | Long-Term
Pay Rate: £85 - £100 per day

Could you be the consistent, positive adult who helps a pupil unlock their potential?

Supply Desk is looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 and small-group support within a Southampton school.

You’ll work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to help a pupil access their education, develop independence and feel confident within the school environment.

This is an ideal role for an experienced TA, support worker or someone looking to build a career within SEND education.

• Provide focused 1:1 and small-group classroom support.
• Help pupils access and engage with lessons.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Encourage communication and social development.
• Assist with interventions and personalised learning.
• Build a trusting relationship with pupils.
• Support independence and self-confidence.
• Communicate effectively with teachers and support staff.

• Experience with children, young people or vulnerable individuals.
• SEN experience would be highly desirable.
• Calm, patient and nurturing approach.
• Ability to build strong professional relationships.
• Confident and consistent when supporting behaviour.
• Excellent communication skills.
• DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

• Supportive teaching and SEND team.
• Excellent opportunity to gain specialist experience.
• Ongoing CPD and training.
• Long-term placement opportunities.
• Potential for permanent employment.
• Competitive daily rates.