SEND Teaching Assistant New

Teaching Assistant - 1:1 for a child with Autism

Location: Portsmouth
Start Date: 2nd November 2026
Contract: Long-Term (Potential to Become Permanent)
Salary: Up to £21,500 per annum
Hours: 32.5 hours per week

Supply Desk are seeking a compassionate, resilient, and proactive Teaching Assistant to join a small mainstream school in Portsmouth who currently has a child with a Educational Heath Care Plan who needs 1:1 support at this stage of their education jopurney. 

This rewarding role would suit individuals who have experience working with children or young people whose additional needs can make traditional educational settings challenging. Whether your background is in care, youth work, SEND, education, psychology, healthcare, or pastoral support, your experience could make a genuine difference to the lives of these students.

This small community school is a mainstream school looking for 1:1 support with 1 child. 

Staff take a child-centred approach and  building trust, consistency, and strong professional relationships is at the heart of everything they do.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to help students access learning, regulate emotions, and engage positively with school life.

Responsibilities include:

• 1:1 routine and classroom support
• Building positive, respectful, and trusting relationships 
• Supporting emotional regulation and promoting positive behaviour strategies.
• Working with individuals and small groups both inside and outside the classroom.
• Encouraging engagement in learning and social activities.
• Helping students develop confidence, resilience, and independence.
• Assisting teaching staff in creating a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Following behaviour, safeguarding, and support plans consistently.

This role would particularly suit:

• Teaching Assistants
• Care Assistants
• Support Workers
• Youth Workers
• Psychology Graduates
• SEND Practitioners
• Educational Support Staff
• Healthcare Professionals with experience supporting young people

Successful candidates will be:

• Calm, patient, and understanding.
• Able to remain resilient in challenging situations.
• Skilled at building professional and trusting relationships.
• Passionate about supporting vulnerable young people.
• Adaptable and able to respond to a variety of emotional and behavioural needs.
• Committed to helping children achieve positive outcomes.

• Full-time availability is essential. Due to the importance of consistency and relationship-building, only candidates available five days per week will be considered.
• Previous experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults is highly desirable.
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) preferred.
• First Aid qualification desirable, although training can be provided.

• Competitive salary of up to £21,500 per annum.
• Long-term opportunity with potential for a permanent position.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Access to training and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people.

Earn up to £100 by referring a Teacher, Teaching Assistant, or Nursery Nurse to Supply Desk.

If you would like to hear more about this opportunity, please click the Apply button or contact our team on 0238 0230 340.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, maintained throughout employment, and meet Safer Recruitment standards.

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