Sen Teaching Assistant
Are you a passionate and enthusiastic teaching assistant seeking a new role? Do you have a passion for working with children with additional needs such as Autism? Apply now!
Supply Desk are seeking SEND teaching assistants for a Primary school near Waterlooville with a dedicated specialist unit.
Starting from September 2026 on a long-term contract
Full time – 08:30 – 3:30
Up to £16 per hour depending upon experience
About the school:
- A small school in the Waterlooville/ Horndean area
- Offers a small SEND unit on site
- Warm and welcoming staff
- A growing school within the community
- Hold values of independence, inclusion and respect
Job Description:
- Experience of working with children with SEND, Speech, Language and communication needs, Autism, ADHD etc
- Desire to work throughout Key stage 1
- Working with small groups delivering interventions such as Reading, Maths, Literacy, life skills and social skills or 1:1 with specific pupils and supporting their needs
- Full time role with the opportunity of a permanent contract
- Location: Portsmouth
- Start Date: September 2026
- Contract Length: Long Term – Potential to become permanent
- Hours: Part time 32.5
Individual Profile:
- A nurturing and caring nature
- GCSE Maths and English to A- C grade
- Experience of working with children/young people
- Passionate, enthusiastic and proactive individual
- Adaptable and sensitive when dealing with challenging situations
- First Aid trained or be willing to be trained
Who are Supply Desk?
Supply Desk are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards.
Refer a Friend benefits – earn up to £100 just for referring a Teacher/Teaching Assistant/Nursery Nurse
If you would like to hear more please apply by clicking the “apply” button or give our team a call on 0238 0230 340
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards.
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Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.
To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.