SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant | Portsmouth | SEN Settings | £80-£100 per day | ASAP Start Are you a SEN Teaching Assistant with experience supporting pupils with complex needs? Reeson Education is recruiting for SEN support…

Pay rate £80 – £100/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 9 October 2026

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SEN Teaching Assistant | Portsmouth | SEN Settings | £80-£100 per day | ASAP Start

Are you a SEN Teaching Assistant with experience supporting pupils with complex needs? Reeson Education is recruiting for SEN support opportunities across Portsmouth, Hampshire.

This role would suit a SEN Teaching Assistant who can recognise small steps of progress and provide calm, consistent support throughout the school day.

Role Highlights for a SEN Teaching Assistant

Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
Pay: £80-£100 per day, depending on experience and assignment.
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire.
Start: ASAP, following registration and safeguarding checks.
Contract: Flexible supply and longer-term opportunities, depending on vacancies.Your Role as a SEN Teaching Assistant

You will work one-to-one and in small groups with pupils whose needs may include learning, communication, sensory or physical support.

Follow EHCP outcomes and individual plans under teacher and specialist guidance.
Use accessible resources, communication aids and sensory activities as agreed.
Encourage participation, choice-making and independence at each pupil's pace.
Support care or mobility routines only where required and with appropriate training.What We're Looking For in a SEN Teaching Assistant

Experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant, or relevant transferable experience supporting children or young people with complex needs.
A SEN Teaching Assistant who is patient, attentive and comfortable working closely with a specialist team.
Experience in specialist provision is advantageous; discuss care requirements before accepting an assignment.
Safeguarding awareness and an enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply for one.Why Apply for a SEN Teaching Assistant Role

Bring your complex-needs experience to assignments matched to your skills and training.
Discuss your preferred days, travel area and interest in supply or longer-term work with Reeson Education.If you're a SEN Teaching Assistant looking for opportunities in Portsmouth, apply today with your CV and availability to Nathan @ Reeson.

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 cores 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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