Job Description

Role: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Lymington
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
Contract: Full-Time, Temp-to-Perm

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff and therapists to provide tailored support to pupils aged 7-16 years. You will help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment that enables every student to reach their full potential, both academically and personally.

This rewarding role requires patience, resilience, empathy, and a genuine commitment to supporting young people with a wide range of additional needs.

• Support students in the classroom and during wider school activities.
• Assist with implementing individual learning and behaviour support plans.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Encourage student engagement, independence, and confidence.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and parents/carers.
• Help maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment.

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
• Previous experience working with children, young people, or adults with SEN is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and resilient in challenging situations.
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and development.

• Full-time hours with the opportunity to secure a permanent position.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• A supportive and experienced team environment.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people.
• Competitive rates of pay.

If you are enthusiastic about supporting students with additional needs and are looking for a rewarding career opportunity in education, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to begin your journey in helping young people thrive and achieve their potential.

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.

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