At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with additional needs in a classroom setting and create an engaging environment.
- Company: Join a dedicated team at TimePlan Education, committed to making a difference.
- Benefits: Flexible work hours, competitive pay, ongoing training, and a supportive team.
- Other info: Opportunities for flexible, long-term, or temp-to-perm roles available.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in young people's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience with children or young people; caring and patient approach required.
The predicted salary is between 22500 - 27500 £ per year.
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs? Looking for flexible work or a long-term role in education? Join our dedicated team working with schools across Portsmouth.
We are currently recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants for a range of opportunities including day-to-day supply, long-term placements, and temp-to-perm roles.
What We Offer:
- Flexible work to suit your lifestyle - choose when you work
- Opportunities for day-to-day, long-term, and temp to perm roles
- Competitive pay rates
- Ongoing CPD training and professional development
- Support from a friendly and experienced team
- The chance to make a real difference in young people's lives
Your Role:
- Supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in the classroom
- Working 1:1 or in small groups
- Assisting with learning, behaviour, and emotional regulation
- Helping create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment
- Collaborating with teachers and other support staff
What We're Looking For:
- Experience working with children or young people
- Backgrounds considered: education, care, residential support, youth work, nursery settings
- A caring, empathetic, and patient approach
- Passion for supporting children with additional needs
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
Why Join Us? Whether you're seeking flexible supply work or looking to secure a long-term or permanent position, we offer opportunities to suit your goals-while helping you build valuable experience in SEN education. Apply today and start making a positive impact where it matters most.
TimePlan Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. TimePlan Education is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.
SEN Teaching Assistant in Portsmouth employer: TimePlan Education
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