SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Waterlooville, Hampshire
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: £85.50–£95 per day, depending on experience
Hours: 8:30am–3:30pm
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term

Supply Desk are working closely with a supportive secondary school in the Waterlooville area who are looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and wants to make a genuine difference to students' academic, social and personal development.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers to support students across the school, including pupils with Special Educational Needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to students

• Supporting pupils with SEN and additional learning needs

• Helping students access the curriculum and develop their independence

• Working alongside teachers to deliver engaging learning activities

• Creating a positive, inclusive and supportive classroom environment

• Assisting with behaviour management

• Helping prepare learning resources and materials

• Supporting teachers with monitoring and tracking student progress

• Encouraging students to develop confidence and achieve their potential

We're looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about supporting children and young people

• Patient, calm and nurturing

• Confident working with students with additional needs

• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills

• Able to work effectively as part of a team

• Adaptable and willing to take on new challenges

• Reliable, positive and committed

Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or within an SEN setting is desirable, but relevant transferable experience will also be considered.

• ASAP start

• Full-time, long-term opportunity

• £85.50–£95 per day

• Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm

• Supportive school environment

• Ongoing support from your dedicated Supply Desk consultant

• Training and professional development opportunities

• Contributory pension scheme

If you're passionate about SEN and supporting young people to thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

Email or contact Maria at Supply Desk for more information - maria.parry@supplydesk.co.uk

Refer a Friend: You and your referred candidate could earn up to £150 collectively when you introduce a teacher or teaching assistant to Supply Desk. Get in touch for further details.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and meet Safer Recruitment standards.