Teaching Assistant (SEN)

Teaching Personnel; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Basingstoke is seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant to support children and young people with additional needs in a specialist SEN provision from September.

You will work closely with teachers and therapists to provide one-to-one and small-group support, adapt activities, encourage communication and independence, and help pupils progress toward their EHCP outcomes in a nurturing, inclusive setting.

Qualifications

• Previous SEN experience is welcomed but not essential.
• Experience in schools or education settings preferred.
• Ability to support pupils toward EHCP outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers to deliver engaging, inclusive lessons.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support tailored to needs.
• Adapt activities and resources to support pupil engagement.
• Encourage communication, independence and social development.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, routines and transitions.
• Assist pupils in progressing toward EHCP outcomes where appropriate.
• Build positive relationships and work with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Adaptability

Teamwork

Job description

Location: Basingstoke
Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only
Pay: Equivalent to £14.25 per hour

We are seeking a compassionate and committed Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN provision from September. This is an excellent opportunity to support children and young people across both primary and secondary age groups within a highly supportive and inclusive educational environment.

The school caters specifically for pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), and associated social, emotional and communication needs.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils' educational journeys while developing your own skills and experience within specialist education. There are opportunities for increased responsibility, enhanced rates of pay, and the potential for a permanent position following a successful initial placement.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality support that enables pupils to engage with learning, develop independence, and achieve their individual outcomes.

No two days are the same. You will play a key role in creating a positive and structured learning environment where every pupil feels supported, valued, and encouraged to reach their full potential.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting teachers to deliver engaging, inclusive lessons
• Providing one-to-one and small group support tailored to individual learning needs
• Adapting classroom activities and resources to support pupil engagement
• Encouraging communication, confidence, independence and social development
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, routines and transitions throughout the school day
• Helping pupils work towards their individual Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) outcomes where appropriate
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and other professionals to support pupil progress

While you will not be expected to lead whole-class teaching, experience delivering small-group interventions or targeted learning activities would be beneficial.

The school provides a structured, nurturing and highly supportive environment where pupils receive personalised support to help them succeed both academically and personally.

Pupils have a range of additional needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD)
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Global developmental delay
• Sensory processing differences
• Associated social, emotional and communication needs

Staff work collaboratively to ensure every pupil receives the support they need to develop confidence, independence and essential life skills.

We are looking for individuals who are patient, adaptable and genuinely passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs.

Previous SEN experience is welcomed but not essential. We encourage applications from candidates with experience in:

• Schools or education settings
• Nursery or childcare
• Residential or supported living
• Care or support work
• Youth work or mentoring
• Healthcare
• Sports coaching
• Community or customer-facing roles where supporting others has been a key part of your work

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A caring, patient and resilient approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to remain calm and positive in challenging situationsA genuine commitment to inclusive education
• A willingness to lea