A specialist SEN school in Portsmouth is seeking dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistants to join their team. About the Role: Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire Start Date: ASAP Role Type: Temporary Age Range: 5 to 16 years old The Teaching Assistant will play a crucial role in supporting students with varied learning and SEMH needs. Working closely with teachers, they will help deliver personalised learning plans, assist with social development, and ensure a safe and nurturing environment where every student can thrive and develop. Key Responsibilities: Provide 1:1 and group support to students with SEN and SEMH, enabling them to engage with their learning. Assist in managing behaviour and supporting emotional well-being. Help students during activities and daily routines, ensuring a positive and supportive atmosphere. Support teachers in preparing learning resources and classroom activities. Collaborate with the wider team to monitor student progress and implement tailored strategies. The Ideal Candidate: Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs. A patient, understanding, and compassionate approach to working with young people. Strong teamwork and communication skills. A proactive mindset and a genuine desire to make a positive impact on students’ lives. If you are an exceptional individual who is passionate about making a difference, apply today by sending your CV to All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.