Teaching Assistant - Special Education & Wellbeing

Outcomes First Group; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Jubilee School in Waterlooville is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 5-16 with SEMH and complex needs. You will work with teachers to deliver personalised learning, build trusting relationships, and support emotional wellbeing in a nurturing, trauma-informed setting.

This independent special school within Outcomes First Schools offers a collaborative team, gradual skill-building, and opportunities to develop within specialist education. DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (essential).
• Compassionate, patient and able to build positive relationships with young people.
• Remains calm, positive and resilient when situations become challenging.
• Is willing to learn and develop within specialist education.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small group support, helping pupils access learning and achieve their goals.
• Work alongside teachers to deliver engaging and personalised learning activities.
• Build positive and trusting relationships that help pupils feel safe, valued and supported.
• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, independence, communication and social skills.
• Provide calm and consistent support for emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour.
• Adapt your approach to individual needs and different ways of learning.
• Get involved in activities across the wider school day, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Recognise and celebrate progress, helping pupils develop confidence in their own abilities.

Skills

Relationship building

Behaviour support

Student engagement

Adaptability

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

Jubilee School in Waterlooville is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 5-16 with SEMH and complex needs. You will work with teachers to deliver personalised learning, build trusting relationships, and support emotional wellbeing in a nurturing, trauma-informed setting.

This independent special school within Outcomes First Schools offers a collaborative team, gradual skill-building, and opportunities to develop within specialist education. DBS checks apply.