Graduate Special Needs Teaching Assistants – Hampshire
Locations: Winchester | Andover | Basingstoke | Farnborough | Hook
Are you a recent graduate looking to gain meaningful, hands-on experience in education, psychology, or support services? We are recruiting motivated and compassionate graduates to work as Special Needs Teaching Assistants in specialist schools across Hampshire.
This is an excellent opportunity to build practical experience, develop professional skills, and make a genuine difference in the lives of young people with additional needs. No previous school experience is required — full training and ongoing support are provided.
About the Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils throughout the school day, working closely with teachers and specialist staff. Your responsibilities may include:
* Supporting learning activities in small groups or one-to-one
* Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation
* Assisting with communication and social development
* Supporting daily routines and promoting independence
* Contributing to a safe, inclusive learning environment
When you apply, you can tell us which type of setting best aligns with your interests and career goals. We carefully match graduates to schools where they can thrive and gain relevant experience.
You can choose to work in:
SEN Schools – Supporting pupils with autism, physical or learning disabilities, medical needs, or communication difficulties.
SEMH Schools – Supporting pupils with social, emotional, or mental health needs, including anxiety, trauma, and behavioural challenges.
Who This Role Suits
This position is particularly ideal for graduates considering careers in:
* Teaching (Primary, Secondary, or SEN)
* Educational or Clinical Psychology
* Speech and Language Therapy
* Occupational Therapy
* Social Work
* Mental Health or Youth Services
If you are patient, resilient, empathetic, and eager to learn, we want to hear from you. Experience in volunteering, mentoring, youth work, coaching, care work, or tutoring is helpful but not essential.
What We Offer
* Flexible working options – full-time or part-time
* Term-time only (ideal for further study or training applications)
* Pay from £13.75 per hour
* Full training and ongoing professional support
* Valuable experience for PGCE, MSc, or professional course applications
A Child Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one) is required.
Apply Now
If you’re ready to take your first step into a rewarding career supporting young people with additional needs, send us your CV today. Let us know which setting interests you most, and we’ll work with you to find the right fit.
Build your experience. Develop your career. Make a difference.
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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