SEND Teaching Assistant
Portsmouth
Are you a passionate and enthusiastic teaching assistant seeking a new role? Do you have good primary curriculum knowledge? Apply now!
Supply Desk are seeking SEND teaching assistants for a Special Needs School in Portsmouth
Starting from September 2025 on a long-term contract
Pay - £75-£85* dependant on experience
Hours – 8:30 to 3:30
What’s the role?
Supply Desk are proud to represent a Special Education School that works with children from the ages of 7 –16 in different sites around the Portsmouth area. This school is looking for several SEND teaching assistants to support either 1:1 or in small groups.
About the school?
A specialist school in Portsmouth, dedicated to supporting children and young people with a range of special educational needs. They pride themselves on creating a nurturing, inclusive environment where every pupil is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.
Who are Supply Desk?
We’re an education recruitment consultancy that builds long-term, personal relationships with schools across England and Wales and aim to match their staffing needs with the best available candidates. We’re committed to our mission of placing the right teacher, in the right school, for every job.
Why use Supply Desk?
- Competitive daily rates of pay
- A supportive team of experienced consultants to guide you throughout your placements
- Flexible working hours tailored to your needs
- ‘Refer a Friend’ rewards programme, offering up to £150 collectively for each successful referral
- 24/7 Unlimited access to CPD courses, expanding and enhancing your career journey
Job Description?
- Desire to work throughout Key stage 2, 3 and 4 (7-16 year olds)
- Working with small groups delivering interventions such as Reading, Maths and Literacy
- Has experience working with children with SEND (particularly ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or speech & language needs)
- Is patient, empathetic and resilient with a strong sense of humour
- Communicates clearly and effectively
- Can work flexibly and adapt to the needs of individual pupils
- Holds a relevant qualification or is keen to undertake training
Who are you?
- Supporting students on a 1:1 basis or in small groups, under the guidance of class teachers and the SENDCo
- Helping to implement individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour support strategies
- Creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment
- Working collaboratively with teaching staff, parents/carers, and external professionals
- Encouraging independence, confidence and communication skills in learners
Apply now and start the next stage of your exciting journey! If you have any questions, call our Southampton branch on 02380 230340 and we’ll be happy to help - or submit your CV using the apply button.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards.
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Recruiter: Synarbor Education
Salary: £80 to £90 Per Day
Reference: EP-SENDTA-POR