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Teaching Assistant

  1. SEND Support
  2. Hampshire
Date posted : 02/11/26
  1. Flexible Working
£14.25 - 14.25 per hour

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant Required – Waterlooville 

Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives?

We are looking for a caring, patient and enthusiastic Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant to join our team in Waterlooville.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys supporting children with additional needs, helping them reach their full potential and making a positive difference to their everyday learning and development.

The Role

You will:

  • Provide one-to-one and small-group support to children with special educational needs.
  • Support pupils with their learning, development and emotional wellbeing.
  • Help create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.
  • Encourage independence, confidence and social skills.
  • Work closely with teachers and other support staff to meet individual needs.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Kind, caring, patient and understanding.
  • Passionate about working with children with additional needs.
  • Positive, reliable and enthusiastic.
  • Able to adapt to different learning styles and individual needs.
  • A good team player with excellent communication skills.

Previous experience working with SEN children is desirable but not essential, as the right attitude and willingness to learn are just as important.

Why Join Us?

  • A rewarding opportunity to make a real difference.
  • A supportive and friendly working environment.
  • The chance to develop your skills and experience.
  • The opportunity to help children grow in confidence and achieve their potential.

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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