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Job Posted: 22 days ago

Salary: £ 82 - 95 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Lymington

Expire in: 6 days

Job Description

SEND Teaching Assistant – Lymington Primary School
 Location: Lymington
 Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary (with the potential to become permanent)
 Pay: £82 – £95 per day
 Start Date: April 2026

Are you committed to supporting children with additional needs? Are you familiar with a holistic and nurturing curriculum especially adapted for those with trauma and SEMH needs?

A welcoming, high achieving Secondary school in the New Forest area is looking for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support children with additional needs throughout KS3 and 4. The schools supports children with SEMH needs by following a specialist curriculum within an Additional Needs Provision, in which you would have training and support in to deliver key activities to those children who need some extra support. 

About the School:

This inclusive and nurturing Secondary school is deeply committed to supporting every child to thrive, particularly those with additional needs. With a high proportion of pupils with SEND and SEMH, the school places a strong emphasis on emotional wellbeing and social development as the foundation for learning. Staff build meaningful relationships with pupils, understanding that connection and trust must come before academic progress. The school maintains high expectations for all children and supports this through collaborative teaching, play-based learning, and thoughtful behaviour support, the school fosters resilience, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

The Role:

Provide group support for those children with SEMH and SEND needs
Facilitate access to the curriculum through tailored communication strategies
Encourage confidence, independence, and strong social connections
Be willing to go the extra mile and support children at lunch and break times too
Encourage all pupils to be curious, inclusive and supportive of similarities and differences
Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals to ensure consistent, effective support
Promote a positive, inclusive learning environment for all pupils

What We're Looking For:

Experience working with children in an educational or early year setting
A desire to support children with trauma, mental health and other special educational needs
An interest in working with a holistic and specialist curriculum
A genuine willingness to learn and grow in this area
Strong communication skills and a creative, caring, flexible approach
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare

Why Work with Supply Desk?

Supply Desk is a trusted education recruitment agency, working in partnership with schools across the UK. We’re here to help great educators find roles where they can truly make a difference.

Competitive daily pay
Ongoing professional development and training
Supportive, experienced consultants
Flexible working options
‘Refer a Friend’ scheme – earn up to £150

If you're ready to play a key role in helping a child build strong foundations for learning and communication, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and must meet all Safer Recruitment requirements.
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