Teaching Assistant – Totton
September Start (or earlier for the right candidate)
Full-Time | 8:45am – 3:15pm
£14.25 per hour | Through Teaching Personnel
We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants to join a specialist SEN setting this September.
This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people with a range of additional needs, including physical disabilities, autism, complex learning needs, and medical needs, within a highly nurturing and supportive environment. With small class sizes and strong pastoral support, you will play a vital role in helping students build confidence, access learning, and achieve positive outcomes.
The Role
- Support students with a range of SEN needs, including autism, physical disabilities, complex learning difficulties, and medical needs
- Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual learning and care plans
- Assist with classroom learning activities and daily routines
- Promote positive behaviour, communication, and emotional wellbeing
- Support students with mobility, personal care, and medical requirements where needed
- Work closely with Teachers, Therapists, and Pastoral staff to provide consistent and effective support
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience working with children or young people is essential
- Experience supporting SEN needs such as autism, physical disabilities, or complex learning needs is highly desirable
- A calm, patient, and resilient approach
- Confidence working within a classroom or specialist setting
- A caring and proactive attitude with a genuine passion for supporting young people
Why Join Teaching Personnel?
- Competitive pay of £14.25 per hour
- Access to free CPD training, including SEN, autism, and behaviour management courses
- Ongoing support from a dedicated personal consultant
- Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
- A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in students’ lives every day
This is a full-time role, inimum 4 days, and consistency is key in supporting students to thrive both academically and personally.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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