SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Schools across Hampshire

Pay: £13.75 per hour (Paid weekly)

Contract Type: Term Time Only, Monday to Friday

Job Type: Full-time or Part-time available - Flexible to you

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs?

Teaching Personnel is seeking dedicated and resilient SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistants to work in specialist schools across Hampshire. These settings support pupils aged 4-19 with a range of needs, including:

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

• Attachment disorders and trauma

• Anxiety or school-based phobias

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEN/SEMH

• Assist teachers with delivering tailored learning programmes

• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation

• Create a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment

• Work closely with teaching staff, therapists, and families

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in education, care, youth work, or SEN (desirable but not essential)

• Patience, empathy, and a calm, supportive approach

• Passion for making a positive impact on young people’s lives

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Weekly pay via PAYE - no umbrella companies

• Flexible work to suit your lifestyle

• Access to exclusive job roles in local schools

• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

• Support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement

Apply Now to start your journey with Teaching Personnel and make a real difference in Hampshire’s SEN/SEMH schools

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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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