SEN Teaching Assistant

Experienced SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary School (Portsmouth)

We are working with a friendly and inclusive mainstream primary school in Portsmouth seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with additional needs within the classroom.

This role involves working closely with pupils with SEN, providing tailored support to help them access learning, build confidence and thrive in a mainstream setting. The successful candidate will be nurturing, patient and confident supporting children with a range of needs.

The ideal candidate will:

Have experience supporting children with SEN in a primary setting

Be calm, caring and patient, with a strong understanding of individual needs

Be confident supporting learning on a 1:1 basis and in small groups

Work well as part of a class team alongside teachers and SENCO

Be committed to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment

We offer:

A welcoming and supportive mainstream primary school

Children who are valued and supported to succeed

A collaborative staff team and strong SEN support structure

A rewarding role making a real difference to pupils’ learning and wellbeing

If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a fulfilling role in a supportive primary school in Portsmouth, we would love to hear from you.

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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