Teaching Assistant (Sen)

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; East Oakley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time-only

Training & development

Supportive team

SEND experience

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking compassionate Learning Support Assistants to join a specialist school in the Andover area. You will support pupils with additional needs and help them develop confidence and life skills through one-to-one and small-group work.

The role offers term-time-only hours, full training, ongoing professional development and a supportive staff team, with DBS checks completed as part of safer recruitment. Experience is welcomed but not essential.

Qualifications

• Patient, compassionate and resilient.
• Calm and confident communicator.
• Able to work well in a team.
• Willing to learn and develop professionally.
• Background in education, care, youth work or related roles welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support.
• Assist with classroom activities and adapt learning as required.
• Encourage communication, confidence and independence.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Develop pupils’ social and life skills.
• Support transitions, breaktimes and enrichment activities.
• Collaborate with the wider school team.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Empathy

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.
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.
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