SEN Teaching Assistant – Waterlooville

📍 Waterlooville, Hampshire
💷 £14.25 per hour
⏰ Full Time | Monday to Friday | Term Time Only
🚀 Immediate Start Available

Do you want to make a lasting difference to children who require additional support to access education?

We are recruiting for an SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Waterlooville that supports children with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), alongside additional learning and communication difficulties.

The school prides itself on creating a nurturing and therapeutic environment where pupils are supported to rebuild confidence in education. Many children have experienced barriers to learning and benefit from consistent, positive relationships and tailored support throughout the day.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is resilient, empathetic and committed to helping young people achieve success both academically and personally.

The Role:

• Providing classroom-based support and interventions
• Building positive relationships with pupils who may display challenging behaviours
• Supporting emotional regulation and wellbeing
• Encouraging engagement with learning activities
• Working with teachers to implement individual support plans
• Acting as a positive role model across the school day

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working within education, care, youth work or support work
• A strong understanding of SEMH needs or behaviour support strategies
• Confident, patient and adaptable approach
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Commitment to supporting vulnerable young people

Benefits:

• £14.25 per hour
• Full-time position
• Monday to Friday, term-time only
• Opportunity to work within a highly supportive team
• Training and professional development available

Safeguarding & DBS Statement

The successful applicant will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory employment references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment and will be subject to safeguarding screening appropriate to the post.