Teaching Assistants Needed – Specialist Schools | Portsmouth

Location: Portsmouth
Pay: £14.25 per hour
Hours: Full-time preferred (part-time opportunities also available)

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to work within a range of specialist schools across the Portsmouth area.

We are looking for individuals who have experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and/or Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Whether your experience comes from education, care, youth work, or a similar setting, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Help create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment.
• Assist students with their academic, social and emotional development.
• Work closely with teachers and other professionals to support individual learning needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour and build strong, supportive relationships with pupils.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN and/or SEMH needs.
• A patient, resilient and positive approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children to achieve their potential.
• A willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check (or already have one on the Update Service).

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of £14.25 per hour.
• Full-time roles available, with part-time opportunities to suit your availability.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day.

If you're passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and are looking for your next opportunity in a specialist school, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and one of our team will be in touch to discuss the opportunities available across Portsmouth.

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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