Learning Support Assistant

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire

Salary: £12.90 per hour

Role & Responsibilities:

• Supporting students with a range of special educational needs, from moderate to complex.
• Supporting both 1:1 and group work.
• Helping with the development of social and emotional skills.
• Assist with managing behaviour and implement positive strategies to support this. 
• Working alongside teachers and other support staff to provide a safe learning environment.
• Assisting with personal care (if necessary, based on the students' needs).

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• A passion for supporting children with special needs (SEN) and social emotional mental health needs (SEMH).
• Previous experience in an educational setting, preferably with SEN children.
• Knowledge of SEN strategies and interventions.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A relevant qualification is desirable, such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or a Special Educational Needs qualification.
• Hours & Work Schedule: Full-time/Part-time working hours

If your experience and skillset matches the above criteria, please do apply today to be considered!

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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.
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