SEND teaching assistant in Fareham

Supply Desk are seeking a 1:1 primary teaching assistant to work with a child with Autism

Starting: October 2026

Pay: £85-£92

Hours: 08:30 -3:30 Mon-Fri

Are you a passionate and enthusiastic teaching assistant seeking a new role? Do you have experience working with a child with Autism who can become frustrated at his barriers to education? Can you create trusting and respectful relationships?

This is in a school which is rated at the expected standard" by Ofsted school in the Fareham area. The role would be working 1:1 each day, often adapting resources to suit needs and help regulate emotions.

About the school:

• 2 form average sized primary school with a strong focus on inclusion
• Children feel seen, heard and recognised for their uniqueness
• A supportive and experienced SLT
• Ofsted recognised Good school

Job Description:

• Working with a Year 3 child
• Working with a child who can become frustrated that they are not understood
• Supporting needs with PECS, zones of regulation, sensory circuits etc
• Long -term contract
• Pay: Daily Rate (£85-£92)
  • Location: Fareham
  • Start Date: Oct 2026
  • Contract Length: Long-term
  • Hours: full-time

Individual Profile:

• Resilient, empathetic and experienced working with children with additional needs
• Must have good classroom and behaviour management
• Passionate, enthusiastic and proactive individual
• Knowledge of Zones of regulation, sensory ciruits and other regulatory techniques desirable

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards.