Teaching Assistant – Specialist Schools

Location: Totton, New Forest and surrounding areas
Pay: £14.25 per hour
Job Type: Supply / Day-to-Day / Full-Time Opportunities Available

Teaching Personnel are looking for enthusiastic, caring and dedicated Teaching Assistants to work across specialist schools in Southampton and the surrounding areas.

We have a range of opportunities available, including day-to-day supply, short-term placements and full-time positions, making this a great opportunity whether you are looking for flexible work or a longer-term role within education.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant in a specialist setting, you will play an important role in supporting pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). You will work closely with teachers and other professionals to help pupils engage with their learning, develop their independence and feel supported within the school environment.

You may be supporting pupils with needs including:

• Autism (ASD)

• ADHD

• Learning difficulties

• Complex needs

• Social, emotional and mental health needs

• Communication and interaction difficulties

• Behavioural needs

Your responsibilities may include providing 1:1 or small-group support, assisting with classroom activities, encouraging positive behaviour and helping pupils develop their confidence, communication and independence.

What We're Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates with a range of backgrounds. Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable, particularly within SEN, education, care, youth work or support settings, but it is not essential for every opportunity.

We are looking for people who are:

• Caring, patient and compassionate

• Reliable and enthusiastic

• Confident building positive relationships with young people

• Adaptable and able to respond to individual needs

• Comfortable working as part of a team

• Passionate about supporting children and young people to reach their potential

• Interested in developing their experience within specialist education

Why Work With Teaching Personnel?

• £14.25 per hour

• Flexible supply and day-to-day work

• Short-term and long-term opportunities

• Full-time positions available

• Opportunities to gain valuable SEN experience

• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement

• Access to a wide range of schools and education settings

• Weekly pay

• Training and professional development opportunities

Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant, a recent graduate, a support worker, or someone looking to start a career in education, we would love to hear from you.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of young people and would like to explore Teaching Assistant opportunities across Southampton, apply today and a member of the Teaching Personnel team will be in touch.

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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