Special Needs Assistant
Job description
We’re looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic, and compassionate Special Needs Assistant to join supportive and welcoming specialist SEN schools in Portsmouth. You will be working with Primary and Secondary aged students who have aried moderate to complex learning and physical needs.
What you'll be doing:
✅ Providing tailored, hands-on support to pupils with a range of additional needs
✅ Assisting the class teacher in creating a positive, inclusive, and stimulating environment
✅ Working 1:1 and in small groups to support learning, development, and emotional wellbeing
✅ Collaborating with a skilled and passionate staff team to ensure every child thrives
✅ Helping with daily routines, classroom management, and behaviour support
We’re looking for someone who is:
Patient, positive, and resilient
A true team player with a flexible approach
Committed to the success and happiness of every child
Ideally experienced in an SEN or similar setting
In return, we offer:
✨ Weekly Pay via PAYE
✨ Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
✨ A role where no two days are the same – and every day is rewarding
✨ The chance to be part of a team that truly values your support and input
Ready to make a real difference?
Apply now and help us support every child to shine!
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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