SEN Teaching Assistant

Support SEND Students in Primary Schools Across North Hampshire

Do you have experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), either in a professional or personal capacity? Are you ready to bring your expertise into a primary school setting and make a direct impact on students' learning journeys? Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting individuals with SEND experience to support primary school pupils across North Hampshire. This is an exciting opportunity to transfer your valuable skills into a rewarding school role.

About the Role:

• Position: SEND Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant
• Location: Primary schools in North Hampshire, with flexible placements
• Start Date: Immediate start available or post-half-term
• Contract Type: Long-term placements with potential for permanent contracts
• Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (part-time options available)

Why This Role Is Perfect for You:

• A Rewarding Opportunity: As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work with children who require tailored support to succeed in school. You’ll help them engage in learning, develop social skills, and build the confidence they need to excel. Your role will make a profound difference in their educational experience.
• Experience and Expertise Matter: Whether you’ve worked in a care role, as a teaching assistant, or with children with specific needs in other settings, you have the perfect foundation to succeed in this role. Your ability to understand and meet the individual needs of SEND students will be highly valued.
• Collaborative Work: You’ll work as part of a dedicated team, collaborating with teachers, parents, and specialists to deliver high-quality support to SEND students. The school’s inclusive ethos means you’ll be welcomed into a supportive environment where your contributions are essential to the children’s growth.
• No Two Days Are Alike: In SEND roles, the work is always varied, and every day is different. You’ll engage in a variety of activities, from supporting learning in the classroom to assisting with social and emotional development. This ensures a dynamic and fulfilling work experience.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience supporting SEND students, either professionally or through personal experience
• A positive, proactive, and empathetic approach to working with children
• Strong communication skills to effectively liaise with children, teachers, and parents
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and use your initiative when needed
• Knowledge of SEND strategies and a passion for helping children succeed

Why Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive Pay: We offer pay above the market rate and weekly payments, ensuring you’re compensated for your hard work.
• Personal Consultant Support: You’ll have a dedicated consultant who understands your goals and will guide you through the entire process—from finding the right role to providing ongoing support.
• Training and Development: We are committed to helping you grow in your career by offering access to continuous professional development.
• Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our pension scheme and additional benefits.

Join our network of SEND professionals today and help shape the future of children in North Hampshire schools. Apply now!

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.
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