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Now Hiring: SEN Teachers & Support Staff – Portsmouth
Join Teaching Personnel and Make a Real Difference

Are you passionate about helping young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) reach their full potential? Teaching Personnel is expanding our dedicated team and we are looking for enthusiastic, caring, and committed staff to work across SEN schools in the Portsmouth area.

Positions Available

• SEN Teachers
• Learning Support Assistants (LSAs)
• Teaching Assistants (TAs)

We are recruiting a large number of staff for immediate starts to support a range of specialist schools, including those supporting pupils with autism (ASC), social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), and complex learning difficulties.

Pay Rates

• Support Staff (LSA/TA): £13.75 per hour
• Qualified SEN Teachers: £32,916 – £51,048 per annum (pay to scale)

What We’re Looking For

• A genuine passion for working with children with SEN
• Patience, empathy, and resilience
• Reliability and strong communication skills
• Experience in SEN settings is desirable, but not essential for support roles
• QTS required for teaching roles
• A driving licence is not essential, but would be beneficial

Compliance Requirements

All applicants must have (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check. If you do not currently have one, Teaching Personnel can support you through the application process.

Location

All roles are based in Portsmouth and surrounding areas.

Why Work With Teaching Personnel?

• Immediate start opportunities
• Full-time and long-term positions available
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities to grow within specialist education environments

Apply Today

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and start a rewarding role as soon as possible, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV or enquire now to Teaching Personnel – Portsmouth SEN Team.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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