Teaching Assistant

Supply Desk are seeking an SEND Teaching Assistant for Hedge End

Starting after half term on a long- term contract

Pay: £82-£92

Hours: 08:30 - 15:30

Are you a passionate and enthusiastic teaching assistant seeking a new role? Do you have experience of supporting children with complex emotional needs? Are you resilient and able to teach children about growth mindset?

Job Description:

LSA full time position until the end of the academic year

Supporting two children with SEMH needs within a mainstream classroom supporting with Now and Next boards, positivity and resilience

Full time role with the opportunity of a permanent contract

Pay: Daily Rate (£82-£82)

Location: Hedge End

Start Date: November 3rd 2026

Contract Length: Long Term – Potential to become permanent

Hours: Full time

Support from an Ofsted rated “Good” School that cites Teachers “prioritise helping pupils to develop trusting relationships. Pupils learn to communicate their feelings successfully and become important valued members of the school community

Individual Profile:

UK school-based experience mandatory

SEND knowledge preferred but not essential

Patience and perseverance essential

Must have good classroom and behaviour management

Passionate, enthusiastic and proactive individual

Who are Supply Desk?

Like you, we are committed to transforming the lives of children through the placement of inspirational teaching staff alongside excellent CPD opportunities for our staff including Team Teach training.

Due to the overwhelming response to online advertising, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Supply Desk offers 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 apply to submit your CV or call Emma on

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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