A welcoming and progressive secondary school in Portsmouth is looking for a committed and caring Special Educational Needs (SEN) Learning Support Assistant to join its friendly, dedicated team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to make a real impact by helping young people with additional learning needs grow in confidence and reach their full academic and personal potential. About the Role As an SEN Learning Support Assistant, you will provide one-to-one and small-group support to students with a variety of needs, including autism, ADHD, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges. You will work closely with class teachers and the SENCo to deliver personalised support plans and differentiated learning strategies. A key part of the role is helping to create a positive, inclusive and nurturing learning environment that encourages independence, resilience and self-esteem. You will support students both in mainstream lessons and during targeted small-group intervention sessions. About You The ideal candidate will have experience working with children or young people, particularly those with special educational needs, although school-based experience is helpful rather than essential. You will demonstrate patience, empathy and a proactive attitude towards supporting learning, and you will be able to build trusting relationships with students and colleagues. A DBS registered on the Update Service is required for this role, or you must be willing to apply for one. Why Join Teaching Personnel? When you join Teaching Personnel, you will receive ongoing support and career guidance from a dedicated consultant. You’ll also gain access to free online and face-to-face training opportunities, including SEN and behaviour management courses. You will be paid weekly through PAYE, avoiding umbrella company fees, and you can benefit from flexible working arrangements that suit your lifestyle. There are also excellent prospects for long-term placements and permanent roles within supportive school environments. Apply today to become part of a compassionate and ambitious school community where every student is encouraged to thrive. 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.