SEN Teaching Assistant
REF: SENPLOY/230055
Education ⫽ SEN Teacher Jobs
Fareham, Hampshire
£90 - £100 per day
Temp to Perm, Full time
8.30 am to 3.00 pm
Temporary
Desirable Skills
Proactive Reliable Adaptable Confident Calm
Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant - FarehamWant to build a career supporting young people while making a real difference every day?
Or perhaps you already have experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals and are looking for a rewarding role within education?
We're working with a number of specialist schools across Fareham that are looking for SEN Teaching Assistants to join their teams on both flexible and long-term placements.
Whether you're looking to gain classroom experience, explore a future career in education, or simply want a role where your support genuinely matters, we'd love to hear from you.
No previous school experience requiredYou don't need to have worked in a school or as an SEN Teaching Assistant before.
Schools are looking for people who can build trust, show empathy, and provide consistent support to students who may face additional challenges in their learning journey.
If you have transferable skills and a positive attitude, we'll help you develop the rest through training and ongoing support.
What you'll be doingWhy become an SEN Teaching Assistant?
- Supporting students with additional needs, including autism, ADHD, and SEMH
- Working one-to-one and with small groups of pupils
- Encouraging positive engagement with learning
- Helping students develop confidence, independence, and social skills
- Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
- Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams
Being an SEN Teaching Assistant is about more than supporting learning.
It's about helping young people feel understood, valued, and capable of achieving success.
You'll gain valuable experience working with students who require additional support, while developing skills that can lead to careers in:
Who would suit this role?
- Teaching
- Educational Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Youth Work
- Counselling
- Pastoral and Behaviour Support
We're particularly keen to hear from:
- Sports coaches
- Psychology graduates
- Youth workers
- Support workers
- Care professionals
- Graduates considering a career in education
- Anyone with experience supporting children or young people
If you're patient, resilient, and passionate about helping young people succeed, you could be a great fit.
What Quokka Education offersSafeguarding
- Flexible and long-term SEN Teaching Assistant opportunities
- Weekly PAYE pay from £90-£100 per day
- Free CPD and training including:
- Behaviour management
- SEN and SEMH support
- Safeguarding
- School visits and shadowing opportunities before you start
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
- A people-first approach focused on your development
Quokka Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
All applicants will be vetted in line with DfE guidance, including an online search as part of the recruitment process. We'll guide you through every stage and ensure you know exactly what to expect.
Interested?Apply today to find out more about SEN Teaching Assistant opportunities in Fareham and the surrounding areas.
If you'd prefer an informal conversation first, we'd be happy to chat things through.
Know someone who would make a great SEN Teaching Assistant? We offer up to £150 for successful referrals.
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