SEN Teaching Assistants

Teaching Personnel; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency seeks SEN Learning Support Assistants for day-to-day assignments in the Winchester area. This role involves providing 1:1 or small group support for children with various Special Educational Needs, including ASD and ADHD. Ideal for those looking for flexible, varied work environments, the position offers competitive pay rates, ongoing training, and flexible working hours. Applicants must be able to obtain an Enhanced DBS check and have the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay rates

Flexible working hours

Ongoing training and CPD opportunities

Support from a dedicated agency consultant

Qualifications

• Experience in education, care, or youth work preferred; SEN experience desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to obtain an Enhanced DBS check.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small group support for pupils with SEN.
• Support pupils’ learning, social development, and emotional wellbeing.
• Follow school guidance, pupil support plans, and agency policies.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement.
• Assist with personal care where required.
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people

Strong communication skills

Confident in settling quickly into new settings

Commitment to safeguarding children

Job description

Job Title: SEN Learning Support Assistant (Day-to-Day Supply)

Location: Winchester and surrounding areas
Start Date: January
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Short-term supply (via agency)

We are recruiting SEN Learning Support Assistants for day-to-day supply work through an agency in schools and alternative provisions across the Winchester area. You will support children and young people aged 4–17 with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN), providing flexible cover on both short-notice and pre-booked assignments.

This role is ideal for individuals looking for flexible work, varied school settings, or to gain further experience across different SEN environments.

• Provide 1:1 or small group support for pupils with SEN, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, and learning difficulties
• Support pupils’ learning, social development, and emotional wellbeing
• Follow school guidance, pupil support plans, and agency policies
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement
• Assist with personal care where required (training provided)
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

• Experience working with children or young people (education, care, or youth work experience preferred; SEN experience desirable but not essential)
• Confident in settling quickly into new settings
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

• Competitive daily pay rates
• Flexible working to suit your availability
• A variety of placements across Winchester and nearby areas
• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities
• Support from a dedicated agency consultant

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Right to work in the UK
• Two professional references

If you are available for day-to-day SEN support work from January and are looking for flexible agency opportunities in Winchester, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now by sending your CV

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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.
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