SEND Support Staff

SEND Support Staff - Specialist Schools Southampton & surrounding areas | Full-time and Part-time opportunities Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and…

Pay rate £95 – £110/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 30 September 2026

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SEND Support Staff - Specialist Schools

Southampton & surrounding areas | Full-time and Part-time opportunities

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities?

We are looking for caring, reliable and enthusiastic SEND Support Staff to join specialist schools in and around the Southampton area.

You'll have the opportunity to make a genuine difference to children and young people with a wide range of additional needs, working alongside experienced school staff to provide the support, encouragement and care they need to thrive.

We're looking for people who:

Have previous experience working with children, young people or adults with SEND (preferred)

Have a healthcare background or experience in care/support work (also considered)

Are compassionate, patient and resilient

Are confident supporting individuals with a range of needs

Can build positive relationships with children and young people

Are reliable, professional and committed to safeguarding

Experience across all types of SEND is welcomed, including candidates who have worked with individuals with complex needs, autism, learning difficulties, behavioural needs or physical disabilities.

What we offer:

Full-time positions, Monday to Friday

Part-time applicants considered, although these opportunities are more likely to be ad-hoc supply work

Opportunities across Southampton and surrounding areas

The chance to gain valuable experience within specialist education settings

Support from a dedicated recruitment team

Whether you have worked in education, care, healthcare, support work or another relevant setting, we'd love to hear from you.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where every day you can make a difference, apply today!

TimePlan Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. TimePlan Education is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.

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