1:1 Teaching Assistant – Eastleigh

TimePlan are working with an outstanding School in the Eastleigh area, catering to students with social and emotional difficulties. The school are actively looking for a Teaching Assistants to work 1:1 with a student that has social and emotional needs. Do you have experience working with vulnerable people? Are you enthusiastic, passionate, and resilient? Are you looking for a new role? This might be the role you’ve been looking for!

The school:

The school caters to boys and girls, aged between 7 and 16, that have difficulties with emotional, social and mental health. Some students also have complex needs often associated with autism spectrum conditions. Working hours are between 8:30pm and 3:30pm but a 2pm finish on Fridays. The staff are fantastic, welcoming, and very supportive.

The role:

We are seeking someone who has experience of supporting children or service users with additional needs and challenging behaviour to be able support a child on a 1:1 basis. This is full time, 8.30am to 4pm daily; Monday to Thursday and a 2pm finish on Fridays. This is on a long-term basis, but the school will consider a permanent contract for the right person! Day to day, you’ll be required to support the student with his set curriculum and assigned work, as well as managing behaviour.

All applicants will need to have had some experience working in an SEN environment with children or adults!

Contract details:

• Location – Eastleigh, Hampshire
• Position – SEMH Teaching Assistant
• Work type – Support
• Start date – ASAP
• Duration / Likely Duration – Temp to perm
• Full time/part time – Full time
• Rate of pay – £26,000 per year

In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must:

• Hold a current and clear DBS or be happy to pay for one to be processed.
• Excellent practitioners who strive to understand the students they are working with.
• Able to take the initiative to develop good professional relationships and liaise with others.
• Positive with energy and enthusiasm for their role.
• Confident managing behaviour.

If you are interested in this position, please apply through TimePlan today by using the link, emailing us at or calling one of the team on .

We would love to hear from you!

TimePlan Education Group Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Enhanced Disclosure, Barring Service (DBS) check and two professional references.