Senior Teaching Assistant

Join a Team Making a Real Difference

Are you passionate about supporting young people with severe autism, Asperger’s profiles and complex needs? This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive specialist setting in the beautiful New Forest, close to the coast. Staff here work together to provide a calm, structured environment where learners can grow in confidence, communication and independence.

This full-time Senior Teaching Assistant role offers an immediate start, supporting secondary-aged learners within small, well-staffed classes.

You will work closely with teachers to help students access a tailored curriculum through structured routines and personalised strategies. As a senior member of the support team, you will also play a key part in guiding and mentoring new Teaching Assistants and contributing to curriculum development, especially around communication and literacy.

Key responsibilities:

• Support students with autism in their learning and emotional wellbeing

• Assist teachers with planning and delivering lessons

• Help develop curriculum materials and activities

• Mentor and coach new Teaching Assistants

• Line manage a small group of TAs

• Build strong, positive relationships with learners and colleagues

• Support behaviour plans and independence-building activities

• Help create memorable, engaging learning experiences

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 6 months’ childcare experience, ideally with SEN

• Must drive due to the school’s rural location

• Positive, patient and passionate about helping young people

• Strong communicator and reliable team player

• Creative, flexible and proactive

• Confident supporting behaviour needs

• Keen to develop professionally

Additional Information 

• 37 hours per week, term time only

• Specialist residential setting for learners aged 11–19 with autism and complex needs

• Curriculum based on individual programmes and small-group learning

• Supportive leadership, strong teamwork and excellent staff guidance

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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