SEND Teaching Assistant – Specialist Support

SEND Teaching Assistant – Specialist Support

📍 Southampton, Hampshire 💷 £14.25 per hour 🕒 Full-Time 📅 Immediate Start

Learning Support Assistant – SEN School Setting

An exceptional specialist school in Southampton is seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to join their established team.

The school supports pupils aged 5-16 with a range of additional needs including Autism, Moderate Learning Difficulties, Speech and Language needs and SEMH requirements. Staff are passionate about providing personalised learning pathways and creating a safe, supportive environment where every child can flourish.

This role would suit experienced Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, Care Workers, Psychology Graduates or anyone with a genuine passion for supporting children with special educational needs.

Your Role:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assisting with communication and sensory activities
• Supporting social and emotional development
• Working alongside teachers and therapists
• Promoting independence and positive outcomes
• Helping create an engaging learning environment

What You’ll Need:

• SEND experience preferred but not essential
• Caring and patient nature
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Commitment to supporting vulnerable children

Benefits:

• Dedicated mentoring and training
• Well-resourced learning environment
• Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Long-term career opportunities within education
• Rewarding role making a genuine difference

Immediate interviews are available for suitable candidates.

Safeguarding & DBS

All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, Enhanced DBS clearance and compliance with safeguarding checks. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to actively share this commitment.