Teaching Personnel
SEN Teachers & Learning Support Assistants
Location:Southampton
Pay:
- Learning Support Assistants: £13.75 per hour
- Teachers: MPS/UPS (£32,916 – £51,048)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Multiple roles available – permanent, temporary, and supply placements
About the Roles
Teaching Personnel are working with SEND schools and specialist provisions across Southampton and the surrounding Hampshire area to recruit qualified Teachers and Learning Support Assistants.
We currently have several opportunities available for candidates ready to start immediately and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children with additional needs. These roles are based within supportive school environments across Southampton and nearby areas such as Eastleigh, Totton, and the wider Hampshire region.
Role ResponsibilitiesTeachers
- Deliver engaging, SEND-focused lessons tailored to individual pupil needs
- Assess, track, and report on pupil progress
- Work closely with LSAs, SENCOs, and the wider school team
- Create a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment
Learning Support Assistants (LSAs)
- Support pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
- Assist teachers with lesson delivery and classroom management
- Support children with SEND, SEMH, or additional learning needs
- Help create a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment
Who We’re Looking For
- Qualified Teachers (QTS or equivalent)
- Experienced LSAs or Teaching Assistants
- Candidates passionate about supporting pupils in SEND settings
- Individuals who hold an enhanced child-only DBS (or are willing to obtain one)
Why Work With Teaching Personnel?
- Immediate opportunities across Southampton SEND schools
- Competitive pay rates for both LSAs and Teachers
- Flexible placements – permanent, long-term, and supply roles available
- Dedicated support from a local consultant
- Access to ongoing CPD and professional development
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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