Sen Teaching Assistant
Position: Teaching Assistant to support those with Physical Disabilities
Location: Lymington
Start Date: September 26
Contract Type: Full-Time – Temporary to Permanent
Pay Rate: £109 – £115 per day
About the Role
A specialist school that is supportive and inclusive in Lymingtonis looking for someone who has experience of working with those who have physical disabilities and may need support with feeding and personal care,
In this role, you will work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff to provide consistent, tailored support to pupils who needs specialist care in order to learn and succeed.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 support for those with additional needs such as physical disabilities
- Support pupils in all aspects of the day including lunchtime and interactive times.
- Assist with the delivery of personalised learning and interventions
- Help create a safe, calm, and structured environment that promotes engagement and emotional regulation.
- Build strong, trusting relationships to encourage confidence, resilience, and independence.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals to support pupil progress.
- Monitor behaviour and emotional development, contributing to progress tracking and reporting.
Candidate Requirements
- Experience working with children with physical disabilities is highly desirable (school-based or alternative settings).
- A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
- Confident communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
- A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- A valid DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
What the School Offers
- Competitive daily pay of £109 – £115, depending on experience.
- September start with long-term opportunities available.
- Ongoing training and professional development, particularly around SEMH and behaviour support.
- A welcoming, supportive team environment with a strong focus on staff wellbeing.
- The chance to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of children who need it most.
How to Apply
If you’re passionate about supporting pupils with SEMH needs and are ready to start please click the apply button below
Email: hampshire@supplydesk.co.uk
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.
To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.