Teaching Assistant - SEND

Dubizzle Limited; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school is searching for a dedicated Teaching Assistant (SEND) to join their team in Southampton. This term-time role requires 32 hours per week and focuses on providing vital support to students with special educational needs. You'll work closely with teachers and families, helping students access learning and develop socially. The role offers a supportive environment, professional development opportunities, and a salary up to £31,022 full-time equivalent, pro-rated for part-time work.

Benefits

Private Healthcare Options

On-site Gym

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

Electric Car Scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to support students with SEND.
• Experience working with SEND students is desirable.
• Ability to form positive relationships with students and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted one-to-one and small-group support for students with SEND.
• Support personalized learning strategies in line with IEPs.
• Encourage development of independence and social skills.

Skills

Supporting students with special educational needs

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adapting teaching methods

Job description

Teaching Assistant – SEND

Term time only | 32 hours per week | Grade 6

Make a real difference, every day.

At Bitterne Park School, inclusion is not an add‑on — it is central to who we are. We are proud of the nurturing, ambitious environment we create for our students, and we are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant (SEND) to join our team and help shape positive outcomes for young people with additional needs.

This is a term-time only role, working 32 hours per week, ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting students while maintaining a strong work‑life balance.

About the role

As a Teaching Assistant – SEND, you will work closely with students who require additional support to thrive both academically and socially. You will play a vital role in helping pupils access learning, build confidence, and develop independence — making a genuine and lasting impact on their school experience.

You will be part of a supportive SEND team, working collaboratively with teachers, families and external professionals to ensure every student is understood, supported and challenged appropriately.

Key responsibilities

• Provide targeted one-to-one and small-group support for students with SEND
• Support the delivery of personalised learning strategies in line with individual education plans (IEPs)
• Encourage the development of independence, communication, confidence and social skills
• Work in partnership with teaching staff, parents and professionals to support positive outcomes
• Help create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment where all students can succeed

What we offer

• A supportive, inclusive school community that values staff and students alike
• Ongoing training and professional development, particularly within SEND
• The opportunity to be part of a school where relationships, care and ambition sit at the heart of everything we do
• A rewarding role where no two days are the same

Salary

Grade 6 – upto £31,022 (full-time equivalent)

Actual salary will be pro‑rated for term-time working, 32 hours per week.

Qualifications and experience

• A strong commitment to supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Experience working with SEND students in an educational setting is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to form positive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods and resources to meet the individual needs of students.
• Patience, empathy, and the resilience to work with students facing various challenges.
• Relevant qualifications or training in special education or related fields is an advantage.

Benefits

• Private Healthcare Options for you & your family*
• On-site Gym & Personal Training Sessions
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental & Adoption Leave
• Electric Car Scheme
• Self Directed CPD fund
• Charity Giving
• Cycle to Work scheme