Learning Support Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Long-Term Positions Starting September

Location: North West Hampshire
Start Date: September 2025
Pay: £13.75 per hour (paid weekly)

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs (SEN)? Do you want to make a genuine difference in a setting that values care, patience, and understanding? We are beginning to recruit staff to work with a Specialist SEN School in Hampshire and need Local Teaching Assistants for Short and long term roles starting this September.

We are looking for candidates with experience of childcare, social care, support and care work, nursery experience, kids clubs and community groups and any relevant experience of working with vulnerable people who are looking for their next challenge! 

This is a rewarding opportunity to support students aged 4-16 with a variety of additional needs including Autism (ASD), speech and language difficulties, moderate learning difficulties (MLD), and social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH).

Role Details:

• Position: SEN Teaching Assistant

• Start Date: September 2025

• Pay: £13.75 per hour (paid weekly)

• Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (school hours, term-time only)

• Contract Type: Long-term (with potential for permanent opportunities)

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils with SEN across various age groups

• Assist with learning activities, both in and outside of the classroom

• Support students in developing communication, emotional regulation, and social skills

• Help implement behavioural strategies and promote a positive classroom environment

• Collaborate with teaching staff, therapists, and SEN specialists

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience working with children or young people, ideally in an SEN setting

• Patience, empathy, and a calm approach to supporting challenging behaviours

• A proactive and flexible attitude, with a genuine desire to make a difference

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• A valid Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one at your own cost)

• Relevant training (e.g. Team Teach, PECS, Makaton) is desirable but not essential

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Weekly pay direct to your account

• Supportive consultants who will match you with the right school

• Access to CPD and specialist SEN training

• Opportunities for temp-to-perm placements within local schools

• Join a network of dedicated educators passionate about SEN

If you’re looking to build a meaningful career in education and want to be part of a supportive SEN school environment starting this September, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV 

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