Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Special Needs School Teaching Assistant Reeson Education is working in partnership with a Hampshire local authority maintained special school that supports children and young people aged 2-19 with severe, profound, and complex learning difficulties. Teaching Assistant Many pupils have co-existing conditions such as Autism, Down Syndrome, and physical disabilities. The school operates across two sites-one for Primary and one for Secondary. Teaching Assistant We are looking for enthusiastic, resilient, and caring Teaching Assistant to join the team and make a real difference in the lives of pupils with complex needs. Teaching Assistant As a Teaching Assistant (TA) in this setting, you will: Support pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties Assist with personal care, feeding, and mobility where required Implement structured routines and behaviour support strategies Use communication aids, sensory resources, and visual timetables Work closely with teachers, therapists, and other professionals Help create a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment Encourage independence and celebrate small steps of progressTeaching Assistant What a typical day might look like: Supporting pupils during morning arrival and settling routines Assisting with communication and sensory activities Helping deliver tailored lessons and interventions Supporting pupils during break and lunch times Using visual aids and structured prompts to guide learning Assisting with personal care and physical support where needed Recording pupil progress and sharing feedback with the teamTeaching Assistant The Teaching Assistant Applicant The ideal Teaching Assistant (TA) will have the following qualities: Enjoyment of working with children Sensitivity and understanding to build strong relationships with pupils A commitment to achieving the best outcomes for all pupils Alignment with the ethos and values of the school Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil well-being Honest, hardworking, and transparent with a willingness to learn Good literacy and numeracy skills Strong organisational skills Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults The ability to remain calm in stressful situationsTeaching Assistant – Special Needs School You\’ll be joining a dedicated team with a wide range of expertise in SEND, supported by professionals including school nurses, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists. Teaching Assistant The school\’s ethos is built around high expectations and a child-centred, personalised approach to learning. Their mission is to \”open the door to what\’s possible.\” Reeson Education: Reeson Education is England\’s Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence. We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike. At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London. Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults. Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07