Learning Support Assistant (SEN & SEMH)

Location: Portsmouth
Pay: £14.25 per hour
Hours: Full-Time
Start Date: September 2026
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Make a Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs? Do you have the patience, resilience and enthusiasm to help young people achieve their full potential?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting dedicated Learning Support Assistants to work full-time in specialist SEN and SEMH schools across Portsmouth from September. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine impact on the lives of children and young people with a range of additional needs.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with additional needs.

• Help create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment.

• Support students with social, emotional and behavioural development.

• Work alongside teachers and other professionals to deliver personalised learning.

• Encourage confidence, independence and positive relationships.

• Assist with classroom activities and help pupils achieve their individual goals.

The Schools

You'll be working in specialist schools supporting pupils with a variety of additional needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

• ADHD

• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)

• Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

• Complex behavioural needs

Every day is different, offering new challenges and incredibly rewarding moments as you help pupils overcome barriers to learning.

We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from people who are:

• Caring, compassionate and patient.

• Confident supporting children and young people with additional needs.

• Resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations.

• Excellent communicators and strong team players.

• Passionate about making a positive difference.

Experience is beneficial but not essential.

We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds, including:

• Teaching Assistants

• Learning Support Assistants

• Care and Support Workers

• Youth Workers

• Sports Coaches

• Nursery Practitioners

• Psychology or Education Graduates

• Anyone with experience supporting children or vulnerable adults

What We Offer

• £14.25 per hour

• Full-time role starting in September

• Opportunities across specialist SEN and SEMH schools in Portsmouth

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Support from your dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant

• A rewarding career where no two days are the same

Apply Today

If you're ready to inspire, support and empower children with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now through Teaching Personnel and start your rewarding career as a Learning Support Assistant this September in Portsmouth.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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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