SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Portsmouth

Pay: £13.75 per hour (Paid weekly)

Contract Type: Term Time Only, Monday to Friday

Do you have an interest in supporting children with additional needs?

Teaching Personnel is seeking dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistants to work in specialist schools across Hampshire. These settings support SEN and SEMH pupils aged 4-19 with a range of additional needs, including:

Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

Attachment disorders and trauma

Physical disabilities and mobility needs

Anxiety or school-based phobias

Communication and speech and language difficulties

Role Responsibilities:

Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with Special Needs

Assist teachers with delivering tailored learning programmes to students who have differentiated ability levels

Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation

Create a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment

Work closely with teaching staff, therapists, and families

What We're Looking For:

Experience in education, care, youth work, or SEN

Patience, empathy, and a calm, supportive approach

Resilient nature with the ability to effectively manage challenging behaviours

Passion for making a positive impact on young people's lives

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

Weekly pay via PAYE - no umbrella companies

Flexible work to suit your lifestyle

Access to exclusive job roles in local schools

Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

Support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement

Apply Now to start your journey with Teaching Personnel and make a difference to Special Needs schools in Portsmouth! 

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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