Teaching Assistant (SEN)

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Andover; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only

Training & development

Supportive staff team

Experience in SEND

Career progression

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with additional needs at a specialist school in Andover. You will help pupils engage with learning and develop confidence, independence and essential life skills through one-to-one and small-group support.

The role is term-time only, with ongoing training and DBS checks provided. You will be supported by experienced staff and encouraged to collaborate with teachers, therapists and the wider school team to promote

Qualifications

• Patient, compassionate and resilient
• Calm and confident communicators
• Positive and committed to supporting young people
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Eager to learn and develop professionally

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support
• Assisting with classroom activities and adapting learning where required
• Encouraging communication, confidence and independence
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils
• Developing pupils’ social and life skills
• Supporting transitions, breaktimes and enrichment activities
• Working collaboratively with the wider school team

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

Location: Andover, Hampshire

Hours: Monday–Friday, Term Time Only

Pay: £14.25 per hour

Learning Support Assistant

We are seeking caring, motivated and resilient Learning Support Assistants to join a specialist school in the Andover area. The school supports children and young people with additional needs, including autism, communication difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people and helping them develop confidence, independence and essential life skills. Applications are welcomed from candidates with backgrounds in education, care, youth work, healthcare, coaching, customer service or other people-focused roles. Previous experience in education is desirable but not essential, as full support and training will be provided.

The Role

Working alongside teachers, therapists and support staff, you will help pupils engage with learning and achieve their individual goals.

Responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support
• Assisting with classroom activities and adapting learning where required
• Encouraging communication, confidence and independence
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils
• Developing pupils’ social and life skills
• Supporting transitions, breaktimes and enrichment activities
• Working collaboratively with the wider school team

About You

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Patient, compassionate and resilient
• Calm and confident communicators
• Positive and committed to supporting young people
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Eager to learn and develop professionally

Relevant experience in education, care, youth work, mentoring, residential care, mental health support, sports coaching, childcare, healthcare or customer-facing roles is welcomed.

What We Offer

• Term-time-only working
• Ongoing training and professional development
• A supportive and experienced staff team
• Valuable experience in specialist education and SEND
• A rewarding role with opportunities for long-term career development

Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and safeguarding checks in accordance with safer recruitment procedures.

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.

All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.