SEND School Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking full-time Learning Support Assistants in Southampton. The role supports children with additional needs, offering competitive pay at £13.75 per hour. Ideal candidates are reliable and patient, with a commitment to working consistently. The position starts temporarily but may become permanent for the right fit. Full training and DBS checks are provided, with immediate start dates available.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Structured school day hours

Free training for child protection

Qualifications

• Aged 20 or over.
• At least two years of employment history in any sector.
• Genuine interest in working with children with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of special educational needs.
• Assist with learning activities in the classroom.
• Provide one-to-one or small group support.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff.

Skills

Reliable

Patient

Supportive of children with additional needs

Job description

Special Educational Needs Settings

Southampton

We are recruiting Learning Support Assistants to work full time inielten schools across Southampton. This role is ideal for individuals whoSECOND reliable, patient, and keen to support children with additional needs in their education and development.

The position is temporary to begin with. However, where there is a strong fit, schools are open to discussing permanent employment.

• Pay rate of £13.75 per hour
• Working hours are 8.30am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday
• Full‑time availability required, five days per week
• Start date is as soon as possible, subject to vetting

• Supporting oluştur pupils with a range of special educational needs
• Assisting with learning activities in the classroom
• Providing one‑to‑one or small group support
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Working collaboratively with teachers and support staff

Requirements

• Aged 20 or over
• At least two years of employment history in any sector
• Experience in a school or care environment is desirable but not essential
• Able to commit to consistent full‑time hours
• A genuine interest in working with children with additional needs

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay
• Structured school day hours
• Valuable experience within SEN education
• Opportunity to progress into a permanent role

If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a meaningful impact, we welcome your application.

Apply now to begin the vetting process and start work as soon as possible.

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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