Special Needs Teaching Assistant

SEN / SEMH Teaching Assistant - Specialist Schools

Location: New Forest area (Dibden, Totton, Hythe & surrounding areas)
Pay Rate: £13.75 per hour (paid weekly)
Contract: Full time and part time | Term Time Only
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a range of specialist SEN and SEMH schools across the New Forest and is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support pupils with complex additional needs.

This is a could be a long-term opportunity within supportive, inclusive educational settings, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate, or can be day to day supply work if more suited to your lifestyle

The Role:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils in the classroom

• Support children with SEN and SEMH needs, including ASC, SLD, PMLD, and behavioural needs

• Assist with communication strategies such as PECS, Makaton, and sensory approaches

• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff

• Help maintain a safe, structured, and positive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN and/or SEMH

• Calm, patient, and resilient approach

• Willingness to undertake training in personal care, mobility, and physical support

• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team

• A genuine interest in working within specialist education

What Teaching Personnel Offers:

• Competitive pay of £13.75 per hour, paid weekly

• Long-term placements with the potential for permanent roles

• Access to regular CPD and specialist SEN/SEMH training

• Support from a dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant

Apply:

If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and are looking to develop your career in education, apply today with Teaching Personnel.

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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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