SEN Teaching Assistant

Teach South is proud to be supporting a specialist SEN setting inn Bordon in recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to join their dedicated team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to pupils with special educational needs. You’ll work alongside teachers and support colleagues to help every child feel safe, included and able to achieve. This is a permanent position with a supportive school, not a short-term supply placement.

Key responsibilities
Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with a range of additional needsSupport pupils’ learning, communication, social development and independenceHelp implement individual learning plans and EHCP targetsUse positive behaviour strategies to support pupils’ emotional and behavioural needsAssist with personal care and daily routines where requiredWork closely with teachers, therapists and families to give pupils consistent supportHelp create a calm, structured and nurturing learning environmentAbout you
Experience working with children or young people with SEN, in a school, care or community setting (a passion for the work matters as much as experience)Patient, resilient, caring and able to stay calm in challenging situationsA good team player with strong communication skillsUnderstanding of conditions such as autism, ADHD, SEMH or learning difficulties is desirableTraining such as Team Teach or Makaton is beneficial but not essential, and can be providedRelevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant) are desirable but not essentialWhat’s on offer
Permanent, full-time position with a supportive schoolOngoing training and professional developmentA friendly, close-knit teamDedicated support from the Teach South team throughout the processSafeguarding
Teach South are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, reference checks and other pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.