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We'll provide training, support, and opportunities to gain classroom experience before you start. What you'll be doing

• Supporting students with a range of additional needs, including SEMH, autism, and ADHD
• Helping pupils engage with learning and classroom activities
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Building trusted relationships with students
• Working alongside teachers and SEN professionals
• Providing one-to-one and small group support throughout the school day
Why become an SEN Teaching Assistant? This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people while developing valuable skills and experience. As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll play an important role in helping students overcome barriers to learning, develop confidence, and achieve positive outcomes. The experience gained can also provide a strong foundation for careers in:
• Teaching
• Educational Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Youth Work
• Pastoral Support
• Social Care
Who would suit this role? We're particularly interested in hearing from:
• Sports coaches
• Psychology graduates
• Youth workers
• Care and support workers
• Nursery practitioners
• Graduates considering a career in education
If you're patient, resilient, and passionate about supporting young people, we'd love to hear from you. What Quokka Education offers
• Flexible and long-term opportunities available
• Weekly PAYE pay from £90-£100 per day
• Free CPD and training including:
+ Behaviour management + SEN and SEMH support + Safeguarding
• School visits and shadowing opportunities
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• A people-first approach focused on finding the right role for you
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 support you through every stage of the process and answer any questions along the way. Interested? Apply today to learn more about SEN Teaching Assistant opportunities in Winchester and the surrounding areas. If you'd like an informal conversation before applying, we'd be happy to help. Know someone who'd make a great SEN Teaching Assistant? We offer up to £150 for successful referrals.

Looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference to a young person's day? Or perhaps you already work with children or young people and are considering a career as an SEN Teaching Assistant? We're working with a number of specialist schools across Winchester that are looking for SEN Teaching Assistants to support students on both a flexible and long-term basis from September. Whether you're experienced in education or coming from another people-focused background, we'd love to hear from you. No school experience? No problem. You don't need previous experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant to apply. Schools are often looking for people who can build strong relationships, stay calm under pressure, and provide consistent support to young people who need it most. If you have experience working with children, teenagers, or vulnerable individuals, many of your existing skills will transfer naturally into an SEN Teaching Assistant role.