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SEN Teaching Assistant Portsmouth
SEN and Primary Schools
GBP80:GBP100 per day
ASAP Start
Reeson Education is recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant for opportunities across Portsmouth, supporting pupils with additional needs in mainstream primary schools and specialist settings. This SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity is suitable for someone who enjoys building consistent relationships with pupils and helping children access learning in a way that works for them.
SEN Teaching Assistant Role
- Salary: GBP80:GBP100 per day
- Location: Portsmouth
- Start: ASAP
- Setting: Primary schools and specialist SEN provisions
- Contract options: Full-time, long-term and flexible assignments
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you may work 1:1 with an individual pupil or support small groups depending on the needs of the school. The SEN Teaching Assistant will work alongside teachers and SEN staff to provide structured support throughout the school day.
Responsibilities of a SEN Teaching Assistant
- Help pupils access differentiated classroom activities.
- Reinforce communication and interaction strategies.
- Support pupils with autism, ADHD, speech and language needs or learning difficulties where relevant.
- Follow EHCP targets and individual support plans.
- Help pupils manage transitions and classroom routines.
- Support emotional regulation using agreed strategies.
- Encourage pupils to develop independence rather than completing tasks for them.
- Share useful observations with teachers and SEN staff.
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What We're Looking For in a SEN Teaching Assistant
A successful SEN Teaching Assistant will be calm, observant and consistent. Previous SEND experience is useful, although candidates with transferable experience from childcare, youth work, care, mentoring or similar environments may also be considered.
The right SEN Teaching Assistant will be comfortable following professional guidance, adapting their approach to individual pupils and maintaining clear safeguarding expectations.
Why Join Reeson Education?
Joining Reeson Education as a SEN Teaching Assistant gives you access to current and upcoming Portsmouth opportunities as they become available. We can consider your experience, availability and preferred setting before discussing suitable roles.
If you are a SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Portsmouth, apply today to register with Reeson Education.
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Reeson Education
Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the core values of honesty, integrity and excellence.
We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.
At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.
Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07.
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