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Location: Portsmouth
Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? We are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to work in a supportive and welcoming school in Portsmouth, helping children with a range of needs including Autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and Foetal Alcohol Syndrome.
This role involves providing targeted support to help children overcome communication barriers, develop social skills, and improve their confidence.
About the Role:- Supporting children with varied additional needs, including ASD, ADHD, and communication difficulties
- Encouraging speech and language development through structured activities
- Working in a friendly and collaborative team
- Full-time role: Monday - Thursday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
- Start date: ASAP
- Some personal care responsibilities may be required
- Confident in supporting children with communication barriers
- Experience or understanding of Special Educational Needs
- Knowledge of non-verbal communication and speech and language difficulties
- Reliable, proactive, and patient
- Makaton training is desirable but not essential
- Equal pay to permanent staff (AWR compliant)
- Free CPD training and career development opportunities
- A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement
- £50 referral bonus when you refer a friend who works 10+ days
If you’re excited about this opportunity, apply now or get in touch with us directly.
Important Information:- All candidates must undertake an enhanced DBS check (full assistance provided)
- If you don’t hear from us within five working days, your application was unsuccessful, but we’ll keep your CV on file for future opportunities
By applying for this role, you consent to Engage Education Ltd storing your details in our encrypted database in line with GDPR requirements.
We look forward to hearing from you!
