Specialist School Opportunities (TA and Teachers)

September Start | Full-Time | Multiple Sites Across the Forest Area (Totton, Dibden, Romsey & Fawley)

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs? Whether you're an experienced Pastoral Support Worker, Learning Support Assistant (LSA), or a Qualified Teacher, we have exciting opportunities to join a specialist SEN/SEMH school where your work will have a genuine impact every single day.

This is your chance to become part of a highly supportive, child-centred environment that prioritises meaningful relationships, personalised learning, and positive outcomes for every student.

With small class sizes of no more than four students, you'll have the time and opportunity to build strong relationships and provide truly individualised support. Every classroom benefits from a collaborative team approach, with Teachers, Learning Support Assistants, and dedicated Pastoral staff working together to help every student thrive.

• Learning Support Assistants (LSAs)
• Pastoral Support Staff
• Qualified Teachers (QTS)

Whether you're looking to take the next step in your education career or bring your existing experience into a specialist setting, we'd love to hear from you.

• Supporting students with SEN and SEMH needs on a 1:1 or small-group basis
• Promoting emotional wellbeing and helping students develop positive coping strategies
• Delivering engaging, tailored learning and intervention activities
• Building trusting relationships that encourage confidence, independence, and progress
• Working collaboratively within a supportive multidisciplinary team

• Experience working with children or young people
• SEN and/or SEMH experience is highly desirable
• A resilient, patient, and positive approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for making a lasting difference in young people's lives

• Competitive rates of pay (discussed based on the role and your experience)
• Free CPD and specialist SEN training
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your journey
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
• A welcoming, supportive school environment where staff are truly valued

This is a full-time opportunity (8:30am – 4:30pm) with a September start, offering the consistency that helps students flourish and allows you to become an integral part of the school community.

If you're passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and want to join an exceptional specialist school, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Teaching Personnel to discuss the opportunities available and find the role that's right for you.

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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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