SEN Teaching Assistant

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant | Portsmouth | £80-£100 per day | ASAP Flexible Supply

Reeson Education is inviting candidates to join its SEN Teaching Assistant talent pool in Portsmouth for potential flexible primary and SEND support assignments. As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will help pupils with autism or communication needs access learning and daily routines. This is registration for suitable current or future opportunities, rather than a guarantee of a confirmed placement.

Role Details

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire

Pay: £80-£100 per day

Start: ASAP, subject to registration and safeguarding checks

Setting: Primary schools and SEND provisions

Contract: Flexible daily and short-term supply

Communication and 1:1 Support

An SEN Teaching Assistant will use visual prompts and simplified instructions to reinforce teacher-planned activities

The SEN Teaching Assistant may assist individuals with early literacy, numeracy and communication targets

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will follow EHCP strategies and encourage independent responses

An effective SEN Teaching Assistant can help pupils navigate transitions and emotional regulation with calm, agreed techniques

Share observations with class teachers and SENCOs, while following safeguarding procedures.

What We're Looking For in a SEN Teaching Assistant

Previous SEND or school experience, or transferable childcare, tutoring, care or youth work experience for this SEN Teaching Assistant role.

Patience with pupils who communicate or process information differently.

Reliability, clear teamwork and respect for pupil confidentiality.

Confidence following individual plans and school safeguarding procedures.

Why Register as a SEN Teaching Assistant?

Join the SEN Teaching Assistant talent pool for suitable Portsmouth school bookings.

Choose available days instead of committing automatically to a fixed week.

Explore different settings and consider longer placements when interested.

Register with Reeson Education today and join our SEN Teaching Assistant talent pool for school opportunities in Portsmouth.

Reeson Education:

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Portsmouth

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-11-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English