Full job descriptionSpecial Needs Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant
An excellent opportunity for a caring and enthusiastic individual to provide dedicated 1:1 SEND support within a welcoming primary school. Help children thrive through classroom support, behaviour management and personalised learning in a safe, inclusive environment.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Inclusion Support Assistant, Learning Mentor, Behaviour Support Assistant, Education Support Assistant, Classroom Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Classroom Assistant


NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Previous experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs is desirable. The organisation welcomes applications from recent graduates who are interested in pursuing a future career in teaching, as well as those who have an interest in supporting and working with children with special needs.


SALARY: £16,857 Actual Annual Salary (£24,796 FTE) + Benefits
LOCATION: Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Temporary


This appointment will be a 1:1 role supporting a child with additional needs and is of a temporary nature due to the identified budget provision to provide SEND support in the school to individual children. The contract is likely to last for at least one academic year and could potentially be extended.
WORKING HOURS: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.45am – 3.15pm, Term Time Only (38 weeks)


JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Special Needs Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support for a child with additional needs within a friendly and inclusive primary school.
As a Special Needs Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant you will work closely with teachers and SEND staff to support learning, encourage independence and help pupils achieve their individual potential.
This Special Needs Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant position would suit someone with a child-centred approach who enjoys supporting young people. Previous experience of working with children with SEND is desirable, although applications are also welcomed from graduates interested in a future career in teaching.


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DUTIES
Your duties as Special Needs Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant include:
*Provide One-to-One Support: Support an individual pupil with their learning, wellbeing and daily school activities
*Assist Classroom Learning: Help pupils remain engaged and complete activities planned by the class teacher
*Support Individual Learning: Deliver learning activities tailored to individual needs and review progress alongside teaching staff
*Promote Positive Behaviour: Encourage engagement using positive behaviour management strategies and structured routines
*Work with Teaching Staff: Liaise effectively with teachers, SEND colleagues and external professionals where appropriate
*Maintain Safeguarding Standards: Follow safeguarding, child protection and confidentiality procedures at all times
*Supervise Pupils: Support children during playtimes and other school activities when required
*Attend Training: Participate in relevant training and professional development opportunities


CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
*Passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential
*Excellent verbal and written communication skills
*Ability to motivate and positively engage pupils
*Able to work collaboratively while also using initiative independently
*Calm, flexible and able to respond effectively to changing situations
*Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and child protection responsibilities
DESIRABLE
*Previous experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs
*Experience working individually with children who have social or communication needs
*Knowledge of non-verbal communication strategies
*Recent graduates or individuals considering a future career in teaching are encouraged to apply


BENEFITS
*Friendly and sociable colleagues
*Staff membership rates to the modern Leisure Centre
*One day per academic year — a fully paid day off to support personal events
*Two-week October half term: Providing staff and students with an extended break during the autumn term
*Enrolment in one of the UK’s Largest public sector pension schemes
*A tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice


The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to DBS and other relevant employment checks.
The school reserves the right to close vacancies early.


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JOB REF: AWDO-T14858
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