Learning Support Assistants

Teaching Assistant – Specialist Primary Setting

Andover | £14.25 per hour | Full-time | Term time only

Are you a patient, resilient and compassionate Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding new opportunity?

We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a well-established specialist primary setting in Andover, supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This role would suit candidates with experience in SEMH, SEN or mainstream education who are looking to make a real difference in a nurturing and supportive environment.

The Role

You will work closely with teaching staff to support primary-aged pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them feel safe, regulate their emotions and engage positively with learning.

You will:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support

• Support positive behaviour and emotional regulation

• Help deliver engaging, tailored learning activities

• Build trusting relationships with pupils

• Encourage confidence, independence and social development

• Maintain a calm, structured and inclusive environment

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Calm, patient and emotionally resilient

• Confident supporting children with challenging behaviour

• Consistent, adaptable and professional

• Passionate about helping children with additional needs

• Available to work full-time, term time only

An enhanced DBS check will be required.

What’s on Offer

• £14.25 per hour

• Full-time, term-time position

• Free access to relevant training and recognised certificates

• Ongoing support from experienced education professionals

• A supportive and collaborative team

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference every day

If you're ready for a rewarding role where your patience, care and dedication can have a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your up-to-date CV.

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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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