Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with additional needs whilst building a rewarding career in specialist education.
SEN Teaching Assistant – Portsmouth
Pay: £14.53 – £15.93 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday (school hours, term-time only, 5 days a week)
Contract: Temporary / Long-term / Permanent opportunities
Start Date: ASAP
If you're compassionate, patient, and committed to making a real difference, this is your chance to join Humly and help transform the lives of children and young people with additional needs.
We are seeking SEN Teaching Assistants to work in a specialist school in Southampton , supporting pupils with a range of needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), social and communication challenges, and complex learning profiles.
The Role
* Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with EHCPs (Education, Health & Care Plans)
* Support students in their academic, social, and emotional development
* Implement strategies to help pupils overcome barriers to learning
* Assist teachers with classroom management and resource preparation
* Build trusting relationships with pupils, promoting confidence and independence
* Monitor and record progress, sharing feedback with teaching staff and SENCOs
Requirements
* Minimum 3 months' experience working with children or adults in education or care, or specialist settings within the last 3 years
* Empathy, patience, and adaptability
* Have a reliable approach to work
* Strong communication skills for working with pupils, staff, and parents
* A proactive, supportive, and positive approach
* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Benefits
* A truly rewarding role where you can see the difference you make every day
* Weekly pay via PAYE – no umbrella deductions
* Term-time only – no evening or weekend work
* Opportunities for free CPD and SEN-specific training
* Long-term and permanent placement options
* Work with a variety of specialist schools in your local area
Safeguarding Statement
At Humly, we are committed to safeguarding children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.
In accordance with the safeguarding vulnerable groups' regime [2006] & the relevant Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) DfE guidance, any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the results of checks from the Disclosure & Barring Service ("the DBS") and Teacher Services (regarding teacher prohibition/disqualification from working with children and young people).
School roles give privileged access to vulnerable groups, therefore, we require all applicants attending interview to disclose all spent convictions and cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 unless it is a "protected" conviction/caution under the amendments made to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 (in 2013) and, therefore, not subject to disclosure