SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant Year 2

Job Title: Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant
Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Contract Type: Full-time Permanent
Salary: From £13.75 per hour

About Us:

We're looking for a caring and supportive Teaching Assistant to join our team at a Special Educational Needs school in Southampton. If you're passionate about helping children with special needs and making a positive difference in their lives, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1-1 or small group support to students with SEN.
• Assist the classroom in delivering tailored lessons and learning activities.
• Support students with their emotional and social development, encouraging positive behaviour.
• Encourage and promote positive behaviour management strategies.

About you:

• Previous experience working with children with SEN (desirable but not essential).
• Patience, empathy, and a strong desire to support students with additional needs.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Relevant qualifications (Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification)

How to Apply:
If you are passionate about supporting students with special educational needs and want to be part of our dedicated team, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a cover letter to lena.hadjri@teachingpersonnel.com

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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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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