Teaching Personnel
Teaching Assistant – Specialist SEN Schools
SEPTEMBER START (or earlier if suitable)
Forest Area as they have many sites (Totton, Dibden, Romsey, Fawley)
Full-Time | 8:30am – 4:30pm.
Competitive Pay (via Teaching Personnel)
£14.75 an hour
Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting passionate and reliable Teaching Assistants to work in specialist SEN/SEMH schools across the Forest area and surrounding locations.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a highly supportive setting, where classes are no larger than 4 students, allowing you to provide meaningful, individualised support. You will work alongside a Teacher and dedicated Pastoral staff member in every class.
The Role:
- Support students with SEN and SEMH needs on a 1:1 and small group basis
- Help manage behaviour and support emotional regulation
- Assist with learning activities tailored to individual needs
- Build positive relationships and support student development
What We’re Looking For:
- Previous experience working with children or young people (essential)
- Experience in SEN and/or SEMH (highly desirable)
- Reliable, resilient, and confident in a classroom setting
- A proactive and positive attitude
Why Join Teaching Personnel?
- Competitive weekly pay of £14.75
- Access to free CPD training (including SEN & behaviour courses)
- A dedicated personal consultant to support your career
- Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
- Flexible work options to suit your availability
- Work in rewarding roles where you can make a real difference
This is a full-time position, and consistency is key to supporting these students effectively.
If you’re looking for a rewarding role in a specialist setting and have the experience required, apply today or contact Teaching Personnel to find out more.
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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