Special Needs Support

Supporting Children with Additional Needs

Teaching Personnel is seeking dedicated, compassionate Teaching Assistants to join our expanding team, working across a range of primary and secondary schools in Portsmouth.

Whether you’re looking to begin a career in education or continue your journey supporting pupils with additional needs, we offer a variety of flexible roles to suit your skills, availability, and professional aspirations.

About the Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a vital part in helping children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) access personalised learning, build confidence, and develop essential life skills. Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 or small group support

• Assisting with the implementation of personalised learning plans

• Helping pupils regulate their emotions and engage in classroom activities

• Supporting students with communication, sensory needs, or physical requirements

• Building trusting and positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families

• Always adhering to safeguarding protocols and policies

Here at Teaching Personnel, we work in close partnership with local schools that require both short-term cover (such as sickness or absence) and long-term/permanent placements, giving you the freedom to choose assignments that match your goals.

We Are Looking For:

We welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds. Essential qualities and requirements include:

• Experience supporting children or young people in education, medical, or youth work settings

• A patient, nurturing, and proactive approach to working with pupils who have additional needs

• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade C/4 or above

• An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle and personal commitments

• Access to long-term and permanent roles for those seeking stability

• A dedicated personal consultant to guide you through your placements

• Ongoing training and professional development, including SEND courses

• Competitive weekly pay and access to our candidate wellbeing support

Apply today to join Teaching Personnel and begin your journey supporting children with additional needs across Southampton and The New Forest.

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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