SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Special Needs Support Location: Winchester Salary: £13.75 per hour A well-regarded school in Winchester is seeking dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants to join their team supporting children with special educational needs. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young learners within a nurturing and inclusive environment. The school provides specialised education tailored to children with a range of complex needs, including physical disabilities, learning difficulties, and communication challenges. The successful candidates will work closely with teachers and therapists to support individual pupils, helping them access the curriculum and develop essential skills. Key Responsibilities: Supporting children with special needs during lessons and activities Assisting in the implementation of personalised learning plans Encouraging social, emotional, and behavioural development Supporting communication and interaction through various techniques Maintaining a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment Requirements: A valid Child Workforce DBS certificate registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one at own expense Patience, empathy, and strong communication skills Experience working with children with special needs is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team This role offers the chance to contribute to a vibrant and supportive school community where every child’s potential is valued and nurtured. If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want to work in a rewarding environment, please apply now with your up to date CV. 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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

Location: Winchester, SO21, GB

Posted Date: 7/8/2025