SEND teaching assistant

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 Who are Supply Desk?

Supply Desk are a nationwide agency working with teaching staff and schools across the UK. We aim to match teaching staff with schools to fulfil our motto of ‘finding a job you love’. With top rates of pay, excellent customer service and commitment to your development with programs like Team Teach, Jolly Phonics and Jolly Grammar, Supply Desk are an agency that will fulfil your needs.

Supply Desk offer a ‘Refer a Friend’ rewards bundle- yourself and your referred candidate can earn up to £150 collectively! For anyone who introduces a teacher/teaching assistant.

If you would like to be considered for this role please click the apply button below to submit your CV for consideration.

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.

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