Learning Support Assistant SEN

SEN Learning Support Assistant - Specialist School
Location: Portsmouth
Pay Rate: £13.75 per hour
Contract: Term Time Only

Are you motivated by helping children with complex needs reach their full potential? Teaching Personnel is seeking a compassionate and reliable SEN Learning Support Assistant to join a dedicated specialist school in Portsmouth. You’ll play a key role in supporting pupils with a range of needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), physical disabilities, and various medical conditions.

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to make a meaningful impact within an inclusive educational environment.

Your Responsibilities:

• Offer 1:1 and small-group support to pupils during lessons

• Assist with communication systems such as PECS, Makaton, and sensory-based strategies

• Work alongside teachers, therapists, and support staff to help deliver personalised education plans (IEPs)

• Create a safe, nurturing, and positive learning space that supports emotional and academic development

• Contribute to adapted learning tasks and therapeutic activities

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN is highly beneficial

• Willingness to take part in training for personal care, mobility, and physical support

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach to supporting complex needs

• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team as well as independently

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive hourly rate of £13.75, paid weekly

• Full-time, term-time role (Monday–Friday)

• Long-term placement with potential for a permanent contract

• Access to regular CPD and specialist SEN training

• Ongoing guidance from a dedicated consultant

If you’re passionate about supporting SEN learners and ready to progress in your education career, we’d love to hear from you- apply today!

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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