SEN Support Assistant
Job description
Supporting Children with Additional Needs
Teaching Personnel are looking for enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistants to support pupils across both Primary and Secondary SEN and SEMH schools located in the Portsmouth area, to include surrounding areas such as Havant and Waterlooville.
We work closely with schools that require both short-term cover for sickness and long-term or permanent staff placements, offering you flexible opportunities to suit your availability and career goals.
We are looking for:
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Experience supporting children or young people in an education setting, medical or youth work settings 
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A compassionate and patient approach to working with pupils who have Special Educational Needs and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. 
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GCSE's, or equivalent, at pass grades in English and Maths 
- The ability to be flexible with changing needs within a classroom
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Maintaining safeguarding protocols and procedures at all times 
Why work with Teaching Personnel?
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Flexible work to fit your lifestyle and family commitments 
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Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements 
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Dedicated consultant support and access to professional development 
- Weekly pay at £13.75 per hour
If you’re ready to start a rewarding career supporting children with additional needs, apply today to join our team!
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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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