SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Basingstoke
Salary: £14.25 per hour
Job Type: Full-time, Term-time
Hours: Monday–Friday

About the Role

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to the lives of children and young people?

We are looking for a caring, patient and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school, supporting primary and secondary-aged pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), learning difficulties, and speech and language needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to start or develop a career in education, SEN or support work.

You don't need to have previous experience as a Teaching Assistant. We welcome applications from people with backgrounds in care, healthcare, childcare, youth work, support work, coaching, education or other people-focused roles.

What You'll Do

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and the wider support team to help pupils feel confident, supported and engaged in their learning.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups

• Helping pupils access the curriculum and classroom activities

• Supporting individual learning and communication needs

• Encouraging confidence, independence and social development

• Supporting positive behaviour and emotional regulation

• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils

• Creating a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment

• Working as part of a dedicated and collaborative SEN team

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Patient, caring and empathetic

• Reliable, positive and adaptable

• A good communicator and team player

• Passionate about supporting children and young people

• Keen to learn and develop within SEN education

Previous SEN or school experience is desirable but not essential. Transferable experience from care, support work, youth work, childcare, healthcare, coaching or similar roles is highly valued.

If you're someone who enjoys helping others, stays calm in challenging situations and wants to do work that genuinely matters, we'd love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• £14.25 per hour

• Full-time, term-time hours

• Monday–Friday working

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Support from an experienced SEN team

• Opportunities for career progression

• Potential for a permanent position following a successful placement

Apply Today

If you're ready to take the next step towards a rewarding career in SEN education, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply through Indeed with your up-to-date CV.

All successful applicants will be required to complete appropriate safeguarding checks. Candidates must hold a Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one before starting.

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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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