Position: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Salary: £80.00 - £95.00 per day
Contract Type: Day to Day, Short-term, Long-term and Temp to Perm
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? Do you have the patience, creativity, and dedication to support students with complex needs? If so, we want you to join our team!
About Us
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to work closely with children who have complex needs, including severe learning difficulties, physical disabilities, and/or autism spectrum disorders. You will play a key role in helping them thrive both academically and emotionally.
Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with complex needs, ensuring their well-being and development in line with their individual education plans (IEPs)
- Assist the class teacher in creating an inclusive learning environment tailored to each student's needs
- Use a variety of communication methods (e.g., Makaton, PECS, AAC devices) to support students' language and social development
- Support students with personal care, mobility, and feeding, where necessary
- Promote positive behaviour, offering appropriate strategies to manage challenging situations
- Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to ensure holistic care and support for the students
- Keep accurate records of student progress and communicate regularly with parents/carers
Key Requirements:
- Previous experience working with children with complex SEND, in a school or care setting.
- Strong understanding of various SEND needs, including autism, sensory impairments, and physical disabilities
- Patience, empathy, and a passion for working with children who require additional support
- Ability to work well as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Relevant qualifications such as CACHE Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, or equivalent, are desirable but not essential
- Training in specific interventions (e.g., Makaton, Team Teach, or moving and handling) is an advantage, but training can be provided for the right candidate
Why Join Us?
- A supportive and welcoming team dedicated to inclusive education
- Opportunities for professional development and SEND-specific training
- A rewarding role that makes a real difference in the lives of young people
- Teach Teach Training
- Competitive daily rates
How to Apply: If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of students with SEND and meet the above requirements, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and we will be in touch to discuss this opportunity.
TimePlan Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. TimePlan Education is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.