Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant – SEN Secondary Schools
Location: Portsmouth
Pay: £13.75 per hour
Hours: Full-time or Part-time | School Hours | Term Time Only
Start Date: ASAP

Teaching Personnel are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistants to work within SEN secondary schools in the Portsmouth area. This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people with additional needs and help them achieve both academically and personally.

About the Role:

• Supporting students with a range of special educational needs, including ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and SEMH.

• Providing 1:1 support and assisting with small group interventions.

• Working closely with teachers and SENCOs to implement personalised learning plans.

• Supporting students’ emotional wellbeing and promoting positive behaviour.

• Helping students to develop independence, confidence, and engagement in their learning.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have experience working with children or young people (education, care, youth work, coaching, or similar).

• Be confident supporting students with additional needs in a secondary setting.

• Demonstrate patience, resilience, and strong behaviour management skills.

• Have excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

• Be available during school hours and ready to start ASAP.

What Teaching Personnel Can Offer:

• £13.75 per hour.

• Full-time or part-time opportunities.

• Term time only working pattern.

• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities.

• Dedicated consultant support.

• Potential for long-term placements and permanent contracts.

If you are passionate about supporting young people and making a difference in Portsmouth secondary schools, apply today with your CV to Teaching Personnel