SEN Teaching Assistant. Job in Portsmouth Education & Training Jobs

GSL Education - Hampshire SEN; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support provider in Portsmouth seeks a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant to provide tailored support to students with special needs. The role focuses on fostering independence, creativity, and developing positive learning experiences. The ideal candidate will communicate effectively with children and staff, maintaining a warm and nurturing environment. With a salary range of £13.80 to £15.33 per hour, professional development opportunities are available.

Benefits

A warm and welcoming team environment

Excellent training and development opportunities

Real opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Experience with SEN preferable but positive attitude and willingness to learn are crucial.
• Confidence in communicating with students, staff, parents, and professionals.
• Commitment to values of inclusion, respect, and community.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored one-to-one and group support to students.
• Encourage independence and life skills development.
• Support creative and outdoor learning activities.
• Foster confidence, self-esteem, and positive relationships.
• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Passionate about working with children and young people with special needs

Strong communication skills

Kind and patient

Team player

Proactive and reflective

Job description

Job Description

SEN TA ROLES IN PORTSMOUTH PRIMARY SCHOOL - PERM ROLES AVAILABLE - Salary Scale: £13.80 to £15.33 per hour

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Hilsea - Portsmouth

Do you have any experience of working with children/young people?

Have you got any personal experience supporting children with SEN?

GSL Education are seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive Sen school in Portsmouth. In this role, you will provide dedicated support to students with sensory and speech difficulties, helping them access the curriculum and succeed in the classroom. They need a dedicated individual who can implement behaviour management strategies and positively influence students learning experiences.

Many students also have additional needs such as autism, speech and language challenges, or medical conditions. The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum with a strong focus on outdoor learning, life skills, the arts, and preparation for adulthood. There is a whole-school emphasis on communication, independence, and personal development, ensuring pupils are well-prepared for their next stage in life. Staff are highly valued, with excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.

We are looking for an empathetic and driven SEN Teaching Assistant to join the team and make a lasting impact. In this role, you will:

• Provide tailored one-to-one and group support
• Encourage independence and life skills development
• Support creative and outdoor learning activities
• Foster confidence, self-esteem, and positive relationships
• Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment

Qualifications and skills of SEN Teaching Assistant:

• Passionate about working with children and young people with special needs
• A strong communicator, confident working with students, staff, parents and professionals
• Kind, patient and full of enthusiasm
• Committed to the values of inclusion, respect and community
• A team player who is also proactive and reflective
• Experience is helpful, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are even more important.

SEN Teaching Assistant Hilsea £13.80 to £15.33 per hour

What We Offer

• A warm and welcoming team environment
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Real opportunities for career progression