SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant - Andover

Looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference every day?

Or perhaps you already have experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals and are considering a career in education?

We're working with a number of specialist schools across Andover that are looking for SEN Teaching Assistants to support students on both flexible and long-term placements.

This is a rewarding opportunity to help young people overcome barriers to learning while developing valuable skills and experience within education.

No Previous SEN Experience Required

You don't need to have worked as an SEN Teaching Assistant before.

Schools are looking for individuals who can build positive relationships, remain patient during challenging situations, and provide consistent support to students who need it most.

Whether your background is in coaching, care, youth work, support work, or you've recently graduated, many of your existing skills can transfer successfully into an SEN Teaching Assistant role.

We'll provide training, guidance, and ongoing support to help you get started with confidence.

What The Role Involves

• Supporting students with additional needs, including autism, ADHD, and SEMH
• Working one-to-one and with small groups of pupils
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Helping students engage with learning and classroom activities
• Building trust and positive relationships with young people
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams

Why become an SEN Teaching Assistant?

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' education, confidence, and wellbeing.

Skills

You'll gain hands-on experience supporting young people with a range of needs while developing skills that can lead to careers in:

• Teaching
• Educational Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Youth Work
• Counselling
• Pastoral and Behaviour Support

Every day offers the chance to help a student achieve something they may have previously found difficult.

Who would suit this role?

We're Particularly Interested In Hearing From

• Sports coaches
• Psychology graduates
• Youth workers
• Care and support workers
• Recent graduates
• Individuals with experience supporting children or young people

If you're calm, compassionate, resilient, and passionate about helping others, we'd love to hear from you.

What Quokka Education Offers

• Flexible and long-term SEN Teaching Assistant opportunities
• Weekly PAYE pay from £90-£100 per day
• Free CPD and specialist training including:
• Behaviour management
• SEN and SEMH support
• Safeguarding
• School visits and shadowing opportunities before you start
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• A people-first approach focused on your success

Safeguarding

Quokka Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All applicants will be vetted in line with DfE guidance, including an online search as part of the recruitment process. We'll guide you through each stage and ensure you know exactly what to expect.

Interested?

Apply today to learn more about SEN Teaching Assistant opportunities in Andover and the surrounding areas.

If you'd like an informal conversation before applying, we'd be happy to talk things through.

Know someone who would make a great SEN Teaching Assistant? We offer up to £150 for successful referrals.