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Teaching Assistant

  1. SEND Support
  2. Portsmouth
Date posted : 21/07/26
  1. Flexible Working
£14.92 - 14.92 per hour

Job description

Flexible SEN Teaching Assistant Opportunities – Portsmouth & Surrounding Areas

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

We're looking for caring, reliable, and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants to work on a flexible basis in schools across Portsmouth and the surrounding areas.

What We Offer

  • Flexible working to fit around your lifestyle
  • Full-time, part-time, and day-to-day opportunities available
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Opportunities to work in a variety of primary, secondary, and specialist settings
  • Ongoing support and professional development

Your Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

  • Support pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language needs, and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.
  • Provide one-to-one and small group support.
  • Help create a positive, inclusive learning environment.
  • Work closely with teachers and other professionals to support pupil progress.

What We're Looking For

  • Experience working with children or young people with SEN is desirable but not essential.
  • A positive, patient, and adaptable approach.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • A genuine passion for helping children reach their full potential.

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, a support worker looking to move into education, or someone with transferable skills, we'd love to hear from you.

Locations: Portsmouth, Havant, Waterlooville, Fareham, Gosport, Southsea, and surrounding areas.

Apply today and start making a real difference in the lives of children who need your support.

Flexible hours. Rewarding work. Great opportunities.

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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