Teaching Assistant – SEN

Location: Southampton
Salary: Competitive (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time, Term Time Only
Shifts: Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Shift Times: To be discussed at interview

Please note: We do not hold licences to support overseas candidates. You must have previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar educational support role.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN School in Southampton, supporting children and young people with additional educational needs.

This role is suitable for candidates commuting from Eastleigh, Totton, Romsey, Hedge End, Fareham, Winchester, Chandlers Ford and surrounding areas.

As an experienced Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff to support pupils’ educational, emotional and social development, helping to create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment where every child can achieve their full potential.

You will play a key role in promoting high standards of learning, behaviour, safeguarding and wellbeing while working collaboratively with teachers and the wider school team to deliver high-quality support in line with the school’s values and policies.

Requirements

• A positive, caring and compassionate approach to supporting children and young people.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• A motivated, flexible and proactive approach to work.

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar educational support role.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Professional, reliable and well organised.

• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents.

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

• Eligibility to live and work in the UK without sponsorship.

Benefits

• Term-time only working pattern, supporting an excellent work-life balance.

• Supportive and welcoming school environment.

• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to children’s education and development.

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you!

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SNG Healthcare are advertising this role on behalf of our client. Please send your CV today. All applications will be reviewed within 24 hours, and you will receive a response from Belle Doswell.

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