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SPECIAL SCHOOL SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ 14.25 - 15 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire

Expire in: 12 days

Job Description

Special School Support Assistant - Secondary (Portsmouth)

A specialist secondary SEN school in Portsmouth is seeking calm, patient, and resilient Special School Support Assistants to join their dedicated team. The school supports pupils aged 11-16 with a wide range of complex needs, including autism, learning difficulties, sensory processing differences, communication challenges, and barriers that affect emotional regulation and engagement.

The school also welcomes applications from staff seeking flexible work, including day‑to‑day, short‑term, and long‑term supply opportunities-ideal for those wanting varied experience within a nurturing SEN environment.

Key Responsibilities

Providing personalised support to pupils with autism, sensory needs, communication differences, and complex learning profiles
Supporting young people who may experience anxiety, emotional dysregulation, sensory overload, or difficulties with transitions, routines, and social interactions
Encouraging engagement through practical, creative, therapeutic, and differentiated learning activities suited to secondary‑age learners
Promoting emotional wellbeing, safety, and positive behaviour throughout the school day
Supporting pupils with communication, emotional regulation, social understanding, independence, and life‑skills development
Building trusting, consistent relationships using calm, clear, and supportive communication
Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, pastoral teams, and external professionals to deliver holistic, person‑centred support 

Contract Details

Location: Portsmouth
Position: Special School Support Assistant
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Full‑time with temp‑to‑perm pathways available; ad‑hoc supply roles also offered
Working Hours: 08:30am - 15:30pm
Pay Rate: From £14.25 per hour 

Requirements

You must:

Have the Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child‑barred list DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply)
Provide professional references covering the last 24 months
Hold a Level 2/3 qualification in childcare, education, or health & social care or have relevant SEN experience supporting young people with complex needs 

What We Offer

Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding, behaviour support, and de‑escalation
Access to a specialist in‑house Training & Development Team
Ongoing support from a dedicated SEN consultant
A warm, inclusive school environment with strong staff culture and opportunities for progression 

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