Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Millbrook; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment company is seeking a compassionate and nurturing SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time role in Millbrook, Southampton. The position involves providing dedicated support to Year 2 pupils working at a nursery level. Ideal candidates will have experience with SEN pupils, a patient approach, and strong communication skills. The role offers competitive pay, professional development, and a supportive environment within an inclusive school.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Access to pension scheme

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with additional needs or working below age expectations.
• Understanding of child development.
• Confident in supporting pupils with communication and sensory needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group SEN support to Year 2 pupils.
• Support learning through play-based and sensory activities.
• Assist with personal, social, and emotional development.

Skills

Experience with SEN pupils

Nurturing and patient approach

Strong communication skills

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Location: Millbrook, Southampton
Contract: Full Time
Start Date: January 2026

We are seeking a compassionate and nurturing SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Millbrook, Southampton. This full-time role involves providing dedicated support to Year 2 pupils who are working at a nursery level, requiring a calm, patient, and highly supportive approach to learning and development.

This position is ideal for someone with experience supporting children with additional needs, early developmental stages, or nursery-aged learning within a primary setting.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience working with SEN pupils, early years, or children working below age-related expectations.
• A nurturing, patient, and empathetic approach, with a strong understanding of child development.
• Confidence supporting pupils with communication needs, sensory needs, and emotional regulation.
• The ability to provide consistent routines and a calm learning environment.
• Strong communication skills to work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals.
• A proactive, reliable, and caring attitude.
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group SEN support to Year 2 pupils working at a nursery level.
• Support learning through play-based, sensory, and early years-style activities.
• Assist with personal, social, and emotional development.
• Encourage communication, early language, and interaction skills.
• Help manage transitions, routines, and emotional regulation throughout the school day.
• Support positive behaviour using consistent and nurturing strategies.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement individual support plans.

What We Offer

• A full-time, rewarding SEN role within a supportive and inclusive school.
• Competitive pay and access to a pension scheme.
• Ongoing professional development and SEN-focused training.
• Continuous support from an experienced education recruitment team.
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.

If you are a kind, patient, and nurturing SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a full-time role in Millbrook, Southampton, and are passionate about supporting children with additional needs at an early developmental stage, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply by submitting your CV outlining your relevant experience and availability.
Short-listed candidates will be contacted by our Specialist Primary Consultant to discuss next steps.

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.