SEN Teaching Assistant
SEN Teaching Assistant – Portsmouth
Start Date: Immediate and upcoming opportunities
Contract Type: Flexible Supply and Long-Term Placements
Pay Rate: £90–£100 per day, depending on experience
Make a Difference Every Day – SEN Teaching Assistants Wanted!
Supply Desk is currently recruiting caring, enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to support a range of schools across Portsmouth.
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning and develop confidence and independence.
Whether you have previous experience working in a specialist setting or have supported pupils with additional needs in a mainstream school, we’d love to hear from you.
What the Role May Involve
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Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with additional learning needs.
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Supporting children with autism, ADHD, SEMH and other additional needs.
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Assisting teachers with classroom activities and adapting learning resources.
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Encouraging positive behaviour, engagement and social development.
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Helping pupils develop communication, confidence and independence.
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Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and sensory needs.
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Creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
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Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and other support staff.
What We’re Looking For
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Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN (desirable).
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A patient, understanding and compassionate approach.
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Confidence supporting pupils with challenging behaviour and additional needs.
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
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A flexible and proactive attitude.
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The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
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A genuine passion for helping every child reach their potential.
Why Work with Supply Desk?
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Flexible working to suit your availability.
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Opportunities across a variety of Portsmouth schools and specialist settings.
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Competitive daily pay with weekly pay options.
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Dedicated support from an experienced consultant.
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Access to CPD and professional development opportunities.
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Opportunities to secure regular and longer-term placements.
Interested in Joining Us?
If you’re an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or looking to develop your career in special educational needs, we’d love to hear from you!
Get in touch with our Hampshire team to discuss the opportunities available across Portsmouth.
Email: hampshire@supplydesk.co.uk / maria.parry@supplydesk.co.uk
Phone: 02380 230 340
Website: www.supplydesk.co.uk
Job Types: Supply, Part-time, Full-time, Long-term
Work Location: In person
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures.
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.