Special Needs Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant

AWD online; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 15,171 - 18,542; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly and sociable colleagues

Public sector pension scheme

Tax-efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme

Job summary

AWD online seeks a Special Needs Assistant for a full-time temporary role in Hedge End. You will provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with additional needs, helping them thrive in a safe and inclusive environment.

Key responsibilities include promoting positive behaviour, assisting with classroom learning, and collaborating with teaching staff. The role also involves understanding safeguarding requirements. Benefits include staff membership rates to a local leisure centre and a two-week autumn break.

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential.
• Calm, flexible and able to respond effectively to changing situations.
• Previous experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support an individual pupil with their learning and wellbeing.
• Help pupils remain engaged in classroom activities.
• Encourage engagement using positive behaviour management strategies.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to motivate and positively engage pupils

Understanding of safeguarding

Job description

Overview

Special Needs Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant

An excellent opportunity for a caring and enthusiastic individual to provide dedicated 1:1 SEND support within a welcoming primary school. Help children thrive through classroom support, behaviour management and personalised learning in a safe, inclusive environment.

Location: Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire • Salary: £16,857 Actual Annual Salary (£24,796 FTE) + Benefits • Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary

This appointment will be a 1:1 role supporting a child with additional needs and is of a temporary nature due to the identified budget provision to provide SEND support in the school to individual children. The contract is likely to last for at least one academic year and could potentially be extended.

Duties

• Provide One-to-One Support: Support an individual pupil with their learning, wellbeing and daily school activities
• Assist Classroom Learning: Help pupils remain engaged and complete activities planned by the class teacher
• Support Individual Learning: Deliver learning activities tailored to individual needs and review progress alongside teaching staff
• Promote Positive Behaviour: Encourage engagement using positive behaviour management strategies and structured routines
• Work with Teaching Staff: Liaise effectively with teachers, SEND colleagues and external professionals where appropriate
• Maintain Safeguarding Standards: Follow safeguarding, child protection and confidentiality procedures at all times
• Supervise Pupils: Support children during playtimes and other school activities when required
• Attend Training: Participate in relevant training and professional development opportunities

Candidate Requirements

ESSENTIAL

• Passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to motivate and positively engage pupils
• Able to work collaboratively while also using initiative independently
• Calm, flexible and able to respond effectively to changing situations
• Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and child protection responsibilities

DESIRABLE

• Previous experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs
• Experience working individually with children who have social or communication needs
• Knowledge of non-verbal communication strategies
• Recent graduates or individuals considering a future career in teaching are encouraged to apply

Benefits

• Friendly and sociable colleagues
• Staff membership rates to the modern Leisure Centre
• One day per academic year — a fully paid day off to support personal events
• Two-week October half term: extended break during the autumn term
• Enrolment in one of the UK’s largest public sector pension schemes
• A tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to DBS and other relevant employment checks.

The school reserves the right to close vacancies early.

AWD online | http://www.awdo.co.uk