SEN Teaching Assistants

Academics Ltd; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is seeking enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants in Portsmouth to support children with complex needs. The ideal candidates will have experience working with Special Educational Needs and a passion for providing high-quality child-centred support. This full-time position offers support for children aged 2 to 19 and is available to start ASAP or from January 2026. Enthusiasm, initiative, and resilience in managing challenging behaviour are all essential attributes.

Qualifications

• Experience or qualifications in support of students with complex needs.
• Passion for working with children with behavioural and mental health issues.
• Ability to work in a dynamic school environment.

Responsibilities

• Support SEN children with complex needs across multiple sites.
• Provide consistent and ongoing care during school hours.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and staff.

Skills

Experience with Special Educational Needs

Strong communication skills

Adaptability

Confidence with challenging behaviour

Education

Qualifications in Psychology, Counselling or Criminology

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistants – Portsmouth

Social, Emotional and Mental Health/Complex Needs
PMLD

Are you interested in supporting children with Special Educational Needs?

Would you like to build your experience working with Complex Needs and work alongside SEN teachers?

Academics are supporting a specialist school for children with profound severe and complex learning difficulties, based in Portsmouth, are looking for bright and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants available to start ASAP or from January 2026!

The school have 3 sites for pupils ages 2 to 19 years, they are in need of support for children with co‑occurring needs including behaviour and mental health issues, autistic spectrum condition, severe physical disabilities and highly complex medical conditions.

Due to the complex needs of the students within the schools, ideally you will have relevant, recent experience or qualifications, we will consider candidates qualified in Psychology, Counselling or Criminology but other subjects will also be considered.

The schools are across Portsmouth and they are looking to fill vacancies for full‑time Teaching Assistants starting ASAP. The SEN children are aged 2 to 19 and require consistent, ongoing support in order to ensure they have the highest quality of care and child‑centred support.

The School is looking for SEN Teaching Assistants who can bring enthusiasm, passion and experience to the classroom. They are looking for SEN TA's who will be proactive and adaptable and be able to use their own initiative. Resilience and confidence to work with challenging behaviour is desirable!

• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Social and Emotional Mental Health Support
• ASAP / January 2026 Start
• Portsmouth
• 89 per day
• Full‑time Mon‑Fri 8.30am to 3.30pm

If you are interested in this SEN Teaching Assistant position, please apply direct to this advert.