Special Needs Assistant

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated 1:1 teaching assistant to join a supportive and inclusive Special educational needs (SEN) school community in Portsmouth. The school caters to a diverse range of special educational needs to include Autism and other learning difficulties. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting children with special educational needs, helping them to thrive and achieve their full potential in a nurturing and enriching environment. Experience of working with children and young people with special needs would be advantageous but not essential!  If you are someone who is proactive, likes to get stuck in and is looking for a new challenging yet rewarding role, then please apply with your CV as we'd like to talk to you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and group support to children with SEN.
• Assist the students with accessing the curriculum and participating fully in classroom activities.
• Foster a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Support with personal care and communication needs where appropriate.
• Work closely with the class teacher and other staff members to monitor progress and adapt strategies.
• Help develop and implement individualised learning plans.
• Support children’s social and emotional development, encouraging positive behaviour.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience working with children, ideally with special educational needs (SEN) or adults with additional needs.
• Holds a passion for helping children reach their potential, regardless of their challenges.
• Demonstrates patience, empathy, and a calm, nurturing approach.
• Is able to build positive relationships with children, parents, and staff.
• Holds a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Experience with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other learning difficulties is highly desirable but not essential.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay rate of £13.86 per hour.
• Pay weekly!
• Flexible working options.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

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.
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