Special Needs Assistant - Southampton)

Academics; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education specialist agency in Southampton is seeking experienced Special Needs Assistants to work in local primary schools. This role involves supporting pupils with special educational needs in both group and individual settings. Candidates must be adaptable, calm under pressure, and possess experience with SEND. Opportunities include flexible work schedules and competitive pay for both part-time and full-time positions.

Benefits

Competitive pay for contract and permanent roles

Support from a dedicated education consultant

Flexible work to suit availability

Qualifications

• Experience with SEND is desirable.
• Ability to support children in a specialist provision.
• Experience in 1:1 support for children with social/communication needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND in the classroom.
• Create a clear structure for learning.
• Respond to children's emotional needs.

Skills

Experience supporting children with SEND

Non-verbal communication skills

Calm demeanor under pressure

Ability to create structure

Adaptability and willingness to learn

Job description

Special Needs Assistant - Southampton

Daily Supply, Contract & Permanent Opportunities

With Academics - A Leading Education Specialist Agency

Academics are seeking experienced Special Needs Assistant's to join our team to work in our clients Mainstream Primary School. As a Special Needs Assistant, you will play a key role within the classroom, within smaller groups of pupils & 1:1 sessions where required.

Working with Academics

• Permanent part-time & full-time vacancies
• Daily supply work from £90 per day
• Competitive pay for contract and permanent roles (MPS/UPS scale depending on experience)
• Opportunities to work in a variety of primary settings across Southampton
• Support from a dedicated education consultant at Academics Ltd
• Flexible work to suit your availability and preferences

We are looking for someone who:

• Supports pupils with SEND, including using non-verbal communication
• Puts children first and can create clear structure
• Is confident working in a specialist provision
• Stays calm under pressure
• Has experience supporting children with social/communication needs (ideally 1:1)
• Is calm, firm, adaptable and willing to learn
• Can respond to children's emotional needs

Experience with SEND is desirable.