SEN Educators

SEN Educators & Support Staff

Location: Portsmouth & across Hampshire
Schools: SEN & SEMH Settings
Employer: Teaching Personnel
Start Date: Immediate
Work Type: Flexible 

About the Roles

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting SEN Teachers, Teaching Assistants, and Support Assistants to work across a range of specialist SEN and SEMH schools throughout Portsmouth and Hampshire.

These roles support children and young people with a variety of needs, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, MLD, SLD, and complex needs.

• Support Assistants / Teaching Assistants:
  £13.75 per hour

• Qualified Teachers:
  Paid to scale

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 or small group basis

• Assist with learning activities and emotional regulation

• Help create a safe, positive, and inclusive environment

• Support behaviour management strategies

• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and school staff

• Encourage independence, confidence, and engagement

Who We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN or SEMH (education, care, youth work, or support settings)

• QTS required for teaching roles

• Teaching Assistant or support experience desirable (training can be provided)

• Calm, empathetic, and adaptable approach

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Immediate starts available

• Flexible work to suit your availability

• Opportunities across multiple SEN schools in Hampshire

• Ongoing CPD and SEN-specific training

• Dedicated consultant support

Safeguarding

All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and references.

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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We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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