SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary & Secondary (Complex Needs)\n Location: Southampton\n Pay: £13.75 per hour\n Contract: Term-time only\n Agency: Teaching Personnel\n\nAre you a compassionate, resilient and dedicated individual looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people with complex needs? Teaching Personnel are seeking SEN Teaching Assistants to join a specialist SEN school in Southampton, supporting pupils across both primary and secondary age groups.\n\nThis welcoming and well-resourced school caters for children with a range of complex learning needs, including ASD, communication difficulties, sensory needs and medical requirements. You will work closely with teachers, therapists and support staff to provide pupils with the individualised guidance they need to thrive.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nProvide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with a variety of complex needs\n\nAssist in the delivery of tailored learning programmes\n\nHelp create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment\n\nSupport pupils with personal care, emotional regulation and communication\n\nWork collaboratively with the school’s multidisciplinary team\n\nRequirements:\n\nExperience in SEN, care, youth work or a related field is desirable but not essential\n\nA calm, patient and empathetic approach\n\nAbility to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils\n\nA valid DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one)\n\nWhat Teaching Personnel Offers:\n\nCompetitive hourly pay at £13.75\n\nOngoing training and professional development\n\nA supportive consultant dedicated to your placements\n\nOpportunity to secure long-term or permanent roles\n\nIf you are passionate about supporting young people with complex needs and want a rewarding role where you can genuinely make a difference, we would love to hear from you.\n\nApply today to join Teaching Personnel and become a valued member of this exceptional SEN school community.\n\nAll applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

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