SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant (SEN) – Portsmouth
Term Time Only | £13.75 per hour

Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join an SEN school in Portsmouth. This role offers a valuable opportunity to support pupils with a variety of special educational needs in an inclusive and nurturing environment. The position is term-time only with a competitive hourly rate of £13.75.

Role Overview:
As a Teaching Assistant within an SEN school, you will play a vital role in supporting the learning and development of pupils with diverse needs. You will work closely with teachers and other professionals to deliver tailored support, enabling pupils to engage fully in the curriculum and make meaningful progress.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct support to pupils with special educational needs, including those with learning difficulties, social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH), and communication challenges

• Assist in the preparation and delivery of differentiated learning activities to meet individual pupil requirements

• Support pupils’ social and emotional development, fostering a positive and safe learning environment

• Help implement behaviour management strategies in line with school policies

• Collaborate effectively with teachers, therapists, and other staff members to support holistic pupil development

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience working with children with SEN is desirable, though not essential

• Patience, empathy, and a genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable learners

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Benefits and Working Conditions:

• Competitive pay rate of £13.75 per hour

• Term-time only role, ideal for maintaining a healthy work-life balance

• Opportunity to make a significant impact on the educational and personal development of children with special needs

• Access to ongoing training and professional development

• Supportive and collaborative working environment

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners and want to develop your skills within a specialist SEN setting, we encourage you to apply.

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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