Special Needs Teaching Assistants – Hampshire
Winchester | Andover | Basingstoke | Farnborough | Hook
We are seeking caring, dependable, and motivated individuals to work as Special Needs Teaching Assistants in specialist schools across Hampshire. You do not need formal qualifications or previous school experience — full training and ongoing support are provided.
About the Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with additional needs throughout the school day. Responsibilities may include:
Supporting learning activities in small groups or on a 1:1 basis
Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation
Assisting with communication and social development
Helping with personal care or daily routines where required
Working closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to meet individual education plans
You will play a key role in helping pupils feel safe, supported, and able to achieve their potential.
Types of Settings
SEN Schools – Supporting children with autism (ASC), moderate to severe learning difficulties, physical disabilities, speech and language needs, or complex medical needs. These settings often focus on structured learning, communication development, and life skills.
SEMH Schools – Supporting children with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Pupils may experience anxiety, trauma, or behavioural challenges and benefit from consistent adult support, clear boundaries, and relationship-based approaches.
We take care to match you with a setting that suits your strengths, interests, and level of experience.
Who Can Apply?
We welcome applicants with a patient, supportive, and resilient approach. Experience in care, childcare, youth work, support work, healthcare, or similar fields is helpful but not essential. This role is ideal for career changers, those returning to work, or individuals considering careers in teaching, psychology, or support services.
Role Details:
Flexible full-time or part-time hours
Term-time only
From £13.75 per hour
Enhanced Child DBS (or willingness to obtain)
Send your CV to apply and let us know which location and setting interest you most. We look forward to hearing from you.
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.
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