Job Description
SEN Teaching Support - Southampton
We are looking for Teaching Assistants to join our client schools in Southampton, supporting children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and other Special Educational Needs (SEN).
Primary & Secondary - SEN & Mainstream
Academics are seeking confident, caring, and motivated Teaching Assistants to help develop the social skills, emotional well-being, and mental health of students in our partner SEN schools. With a high demand for support staff next academic year, we are looking for enthusiastic individuals ready to start in September.
Our schools provide alternative education for children with:
* Social & emotional difficulties, including anxiety and school refusal due to trauma
* Specific learning difficulties, such as dyslexia or dyscalculia
* Autism spectrum conditions and associated needs
As a Teaching Assistant / Mental Health Support Assistant, you will work alongside trained professionals, including psychologists and therapists, with opportunities to observe and learn from their practice.
* Start: September 2025
* Role: SEN Teaching Support / Teaching Assistant / Mental Health Support
* Location: Southampton
* Rate: From £88 per day
* Focus: Restorative practice, child mental health support
Who We're Looking For:
* Confident supporting children who may be disengaged, anxious, or have low self-esteem
* Degree in a related field or relevant experience working with young people is preferred
* Resilient, open-minded, and compassionate, able to support children with complex mental health challenges
If you are ready to make a real difference in the lives of children in Southampton, apply directly to this advert today.
SEN Teaching Support - Southampton