SEND Teaching Assistant – Specialist Support

SEND Teaching Assistant – Specialist Support
📍 Southampton, Hampshire 💷 £14.25 per hour 🕒 Full-Time 📅 Immediate Start
Learning Support Assistant – SEN School Setting
An exceptional specialist school in Southampton is seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to join their established team.
The school supports pupils aged 5-16 with a range of additional needs including Autism, Moderate Learning Difficulties, Speech and Language needs and SEMH requirements. Staff are passionate about providing personalised learning pathways and creating a safe, supportive environment where every child can flourish.
This role would suit experienced Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, Care Workers, Psychology Graduates or anyone with a genuine passion for supporting children with special educational needs.
Your Role:

Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
Assisting with communication and sensory activities
Supporting social and emotional development
Working alongside teachers and therapists
Promoting independence and positive outcomes
Helping create an engaging learning environment

What You’ll Need:

SEND experience preferred but not essential
Caring and patient nature
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Excellent teamwork skills
Commitment to supporting vulnerable children

Benefits:

Dedicated mentoring and training
Well-resourced learning environment
Supportive and experienced leadership team
Long-term career opportunities within education
Rewarding role making a genuine difference

Immediate interviews are available for suitable candidates.

Safeguarding & DBS
All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, Enhanced DBS clearance and compliance with safeguarding checks. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to actively share this commitment.