SEN 1-1 Teaching Assistant

Location – West End, Southampton

Contract - Part Time

Start date – January 2026

Join our team of caring and dedicated professionals providing one-to-one support for pupils with Special Educational Needs in welcoming and inclusive primary schools throughout West End.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience supporting children with SEN, such as Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language needs, or social, emotional, and mental health challenges.
• A patient, empathetic, and nurturing approach to working with children.
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and staff.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, flexible attitude.
• A genuine passion for inclusion and pupil development.
• Previous school-based experience or relevant qualifications (desirable but not essential).

About the role:

• Provide 1:1 classroom and pastoral support for a pupil with specific learning or emotional needs.
• Adapt learning materials and strategies to meet individual targets.
• Collaborate closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement and review support plans.
• Encourage confidence, independence, and positive behaviour.
• Foster a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.

What we offer:

• Part-time hours to suit your schedule.
• Competitive daily rates and access to the full pension scheme.
• Ongoing professional development and SEN-specific training opportunities.
• Support and guidance from a dedicated primary consultant throughout your placement.
• The chance to work within a friendly, inclusive school community that truly values its support staff.

If you’re a kind, patient, and committed teaching assistant who wants to make a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and availability. A member of our primary recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

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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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