SEN Teaching Assistant — Southampton

SENse Learning; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay (£18–£23 per hour)

Flexible hours and scheduling

Flexible part-time to full-time hours

Meaningful work with SEND learners

Pastoral and Pathways Support

Community and company events

Job summary

SENse Learning in Southampton is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to provide one-to-one mentoring and learning support for young people with SEND in homes and community settings. You will work flexibly with in-person, hybrid, and community-based opportunities, arranging sessions with parents or schools.

Role emphasizes trauma-informed approaches, life-skills development, emotional regulation, and personalised learning. DBS clearance and two references are required.

Qualifications

• Experience: At least 2 years of experience working with children or young people with complex additional needs (e.g. ASC, ADHD, SEMH, EBSA, trauma, PDA, mental health)
• Background: Ideal for Support Workers, Learning Support Assistants (LSAs), Teaching Assistants (TAs), Higher-Level TAs, Youth Workers, Personal Assistants (PAs), or those with other relevant care or education backgrounds
• Approach: Child-centred, holistic approaches with the ingenuity to adapt curricula to individual learners
• Compliance: Enhanced DBS and 2+ professional references
• Location: Based in the UK with right to work, even for remote/online jobs
• Safeguarding: Knowledge of safeguarding and creating a safe learning environment

Responsibilities

• Develop strong, positive relationships with children and young people who may have faced significant challenges in previous education settings
• Provide one-to-one support in homes and community settings, delivering creative and interest-based activities
• Support the development of life skills, confidence, and independence
• Use trauma-informed approaches and flexible strategies to support a wide range of additional needs
• Understand the importance of emotional regulation and implement strategies to model and encourage this
• Provide feedback and reflections to track progress and adapt support where needed

Job description

## SEN Teaching Assistant — SouthamptonOur SEN Teaching Assistant roles allow you to provide one-to-one mentoring and learning support for the most in-need young people, working across a variety of specialisms.Apply Now## You can make a difference, support creatively, and work within a more fulfilling and rewarding career**SENse Learning** is offering a unique opportunity for passionate mentors to make a real impact!*You can begin to work in an impact-first role with* **SENse Learning**. Our **SEN Teaching Assistant** roles allow you to provide one-to-one mentoring and learning support for the most in-need young people, working across a variety of specialisms as an **Education Assistant**, **Education Mentor**, and **Learning Support Mentor**.***Multiple positions*** *are available, hiring is* **ongoing**, *and* **interviews** *are being arranged as applications are received.*### What makes this SEN Teaching Assistant role right for you:Imagine a role where you can deliver support to a young person, in a way that works for them. Not based in the classroom, but in students’ homes and out in the community, delivering interest-based, holistic sessions of learning set to the needs of the individual. Mentoring is not limited to academic subjects; it is about **building confidence**, **encouraging emotional regulation**, and supporting the development of **key life skills** alongside education.### The benefits we offer our SEN Teaching Assistant:* **Competitive pay:** £18 – £23 per hour* **Flexible working:** Craft your own schedule with in-person, hybrid, and community-based support opportunities, agreeing session times with parents, carers, or schools* **Flexible hours:** Flexible part-time up to full-time hours, arranged in consultation with clients and schools to suit your schedule* **Meaningful work:** Support young people who are often excluded or disengaged from traditional education* **Pastoral and Pathways Support:** SENse Learning keeps a team around you and the child* **Community and Company Events:** Knowledge sharing and resources* **Referral Programme:** Get rewarded for successful tutor referralsAt SENse Learning, you will join a **community** of **like-minded individuals** dedicated to **forward-thinking approaches** to supporting **SEND Learners**; be part of **a team** that believes in shaping a **brighter future** for every student.### SEN Teaching Assistant role requirements:* **Experience:** At least 2 years of experience working with children or young people with complex additional needs (e.g. ASC, ADHD, SEMH, EBSA, trauma, PDA, mental health)* **Background:** Ideal for Support Workers, Learning Support Assistants (LSAs), Teaching Assistants (TAs), Higher-Level TAs, Youth Workers, Personal Assistants (PAs), or those with other relevant care or education backgrounds* **Approach:** Understanding of how to work in a child-centred, holistic way; you will have the ingenuity and creativity to make the curriculum work in an individual, student-centred way* **Compliance:** Enhanced DBS (we can facilitate this if needed) and 2+ professional references* **Location:** You must be based in the UK with the right to work in the UK, even for remote / online jobs* **Safeguarding:** Knowledge of safeguarding and creating a safe learning environment### The SEN Teaching Assistant role and responsibilities:* Develop **strong, positive relationships** with children and young people who may have faced significant challenges in previous education settings* Provide one-to-one support in homes and community settings, delivering creative and interest-based activities* Support the development of **life skills, confidence**, and **independence**.* Use trauma-informed approaches and flexible strategies to support a wide range of additional needs.* Understand the importance of **emotional regulation** and implement strategies to model and encourage this.* Provide feedback and reflections to track progress and adapt support where needed.At SENse Learning, we are on a **mission** to raise the standard of education for young people with **SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)**, as well as those with **SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health)** needs. We are increasingly supporting children and young people with **MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties)**, **SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties)**, and **PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties)**. We passionately believe in the **transformative power of education**, and through **bespoke**, one-to-one lessons, our dedicated team makes a positive impact on students’ lives every day. Join us and be part of our mission!### Applying:* Apply in **less than 5 minutes** via our mobile and browser-optimised application form* **Interviews** are being scheduled on a **rolling basis** – **apply now** and start making a difference!* We welcome mentors **from all backgrounds** – our learners come from diverse communities and our organisation must reflect and represent their experiencesWe take **Safer Recruitment** seriously. All candidates must pass through our safer recruitment process to ensure their suitability to work with children and young people.### SEN Teaching Assistant employment status:* This position involves engaging with us as a self-employed mentor* We provide guidance / signposting on accessing resources to register as self-employed if you are not registered already* This is not a PAYE position### Relevant Job Titles / Previous Experience:Individuals with highly relevant experience from teaching background often have worked in the following roles:* SENDCo (Special Education Needs Coordinator)* SLD / MLD Teacher* Autism / ADHD Support Teacher* Intervention Specialist / Teacher / Tutor* Ex-TeacherOther highly relevant roles from therapeutic and learning support background include:* Learning Support Assistant (LSA) / Teaching Assistant (TA)* Educational Therapist* Speech and Language Therapist (SALT)* Educational Psychologist (EP)* Inclusion CoordinatorIf you hold one of these roles, meet our requirements, and are considering a career change please do consider applying with us.Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant. We aim to respond to all successful applicants within two weeks.Apply Now