SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant - Portsmouth Area
Hourly Rate: £13.75
Hours: Term-time only, flexible hours available

Teaching Personnel are looking for dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to join schools in the Portsmouth area. If you’re passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and want a flexible, term-time only role, this is the perfect opportunity.

Why join Teaching Personnel?
At Teaching Personnel, we pride ourselves on offering more than just a job. We provide:

• Flexible, term-time only roles that fit around your lifestyle and commitments.

• Competitive pay of £13.75 per hour with regular opportunities for additional work.

• The chance to work in a variety of school settings, broadening your experience and skills.

• Dedicated support from a trusted education recruitment agency, including ongoing professional development and career guidance.

• A quick and straightforward recruitment process so you can start making a difference sooner.

Role Overview
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with classroom teachers to support pupils with additional learning needs. Your role will include:

• Supporting children with SEN to engage with the curriculum and achieve their learning targets.

• Assisting with tailored learning activities, both one-to-one and in small groups.

• Encouraging pupils’ social skills, confidence, and independence.

• Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and positive classroom environment.

Who we’re looking for:

• Experience working with children with SEN is preferred but not essential—full training can be provided.

• Patience, empathy, and excellent communication skills.

• Flexibility to work term-time hours.

• A genuine commitment to supporting children’s development and well-being.

If you want to be part of a supportive team that values your contribution and helps you grow professionally, apply now with Teaching Personnel and start making a real difference in children’s lives.

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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