Jobs, fresher vacancy - SEN Learning Support Assistant • Hampshire

Company: Teaching Personnel Ltd

Hampshire

Special Needs Teaching Assistants – WinchesterA highly respected specialist primary school in Winchester is seeking compassionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic individuals to join its supportive team as Special Needs Teaching Assistants (SEN TAs). This is a rewarding and impactful role that involves working with children who present a diverse range of additional needs, including autism spectrum conditions, moderate to severe learning difficulties, communication and interaction challenges, and sensory processing needs. Successful candidates will play a key part in helping pupils develop their skills, confidence, and independence within a nurturing and well-structured learning environment.As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work collaboratively with class teachers, therapists, and other support staff to deliver high-quality, child-centred support. Your daily responsibilities may include adapting classroom activities to suit individual learning styles, encouraging positive behaviour, facilitating communication, and contributing to sensory, play-based, or therapeutic interventions. The role may also involve offering personal care or mobility support when required, ensuring that each pupil can access the curriculum and participate fully in school life.Key Information Full-time and part-time positions available Term-time only Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development provided Pay dependent on experience Location: Winchester The school is seeking applicants who are patient, reliable, and genuinely committed to supporting children with additional needs. While previous experience in education, care, or youth work is advantageous, it is not essential; individuals with a strong willingness to learn and a caring approach are warmly encouraged to apply.Requirements Enhanced Child Workforce DBS (or willingness to obtain) Legal right to work in the UK To apply, please submit your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to discuss the range of available opportunities within the Winchester area and to progress to the next stage of the recruitment process.All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.