Learning Support Assistant

SEN Teacher – Primary Schools (Portsmouth)

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
Position: Full-Time
Salary: £32,916 – £51,048 per annum (paid to scale)
Start Date: ASAP
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with primary schools across Portsmouth to recruit a committed and compassionate SEN Teacher for a full-time role, starting as soon as possible.

The Role:

• Deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching to primary-aged pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

• Plan and adapt lessons to meet a range of additional learning needs

• Support pupils’ academic progress, emotional development, and independence

• Work closely with teaching assistants, SENCOs, and wider school staff

• Create a safe, nurturing, and structured learning environment

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

• Experience teaching in a primary or SEN setting (desirable but not essential)

• Strong understanding of inclusive and differentiated teaching strategies

• Excellent classroom management and communication skills

• A patient, flexible, and supportive approach to teaching

Safeguarding Requirements:

• An Enhanced Child Only DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one through Teaching Personnel

What Teaching Personnel Offer:

• Competitive pay, paid to scale (£32,916 – £51,048)

• Ongoing professional development and SEN support

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

• Opportunities to work in supportive and inclusive school environments

If you are an enthusiastic SEN Teacher looking to make a positive impact in primary education and are available to start ASAP, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through Teaching Personnel.

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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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