SEN/SEMH Support Staff

Location: Portsmouth & surrounding areas
Employer: Teaching Personnel
Contract: Full-time | Part-time | Flexible Supply

Teaching Personnel is recruiting SEN and SEMH support staff to work within specialist schools and provisions across the Portsmouth area. These roles are ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs.

We’re keen to hear from people with experience in SEN, SEMH, behaviour support, or care, as well as those with a strong interest in specialist education.

Roles Available:

• SEN / SEMH Teaching Assistant

• Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

• Behaviour Mentor

• 1:1 Support Assistant

• SEN Cover Supervisor

• Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Experience That’s Beneficial:

• SEMH and behaviour needs

• Autism (ASC) and ADHD

• Trauma-informed or pastoral support

• Speech & Language or complex learning needs

What We Offer:

• Flexible full-time, part-time, and supply work

• Long-term and permanent placement opportunities

• Local roles matched to your location

• SEN-focused training, CPD, and ongoing support

• Dedicated consultants who understand SEN & SEMH settings

If you’re looking for flexible work in SEN and SEMH provisions in the Portsmouth area and want to make a real difference, apply today with Teaching Personnel.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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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