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SEN Teaching Assistant – Long-Term Positions Starting September
Location: North West Hampshire
Start Date: September 2025
Pay: £13.75 per hour (paid weekly)
Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs (SEN)? Do you want to make a genuine difference in a setting that values care, patience, and understanding? We are beginning to recruit staff to work with a Specialist SEN School in Hampshire and need Local Teaching Assistants for Short and long term roles starting this September.
We are looking for candidates with experience of childcare, social care, support and care work, nursery experience, kids clubs and community groups and any relevant experience of working with vulnerable people who are looking for their next challenge!
This is a rewarding opportunity to support students aged 4-16 with a variety of additional needs including Autism (ASD), speech and language difficulties, moderate learning difficulties (MLD), and social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH).
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
Start Date: September 2025
Pay: £13.75 per hour (paid weekly)
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (school hours, term-time only)
Contract Type: Long-term (with potential for permanent opportunities)
Key Responsibilities:
Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils with SEN across various age groups
Assist with learning activities, both in and outside of the classroom
Support students in developing communication, emotional regulation, and social skills
Help implement behavioural strategies and promote a positive classroom environment
Collaborate with teaching staff, therapists, and SEN specialists
What We’re Looking For:
Previous experience working with children or young people, ideally in an SEN setting
Patience, empathy, and a calm approach to supporting challenging behaviours
A proactive and flexible attitude, with a genuine desire to make a difference
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A valid Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one at your own cost)
Relevant training (e.g. Team Teach, PECS, Makaton) is desirable but not essential
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
Weekly pay direct to your account
Supportive consultants who will match you with the right school
Access to CPD and specialist SEN training
Opportunities for temp-to-perm placements within local schools
Join a network of dedicated educators passionate about SEN
If you’re looking to build a meaningful career in education and want to be part of a supportive SEN school environment starting this September, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV
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.
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