Job Title: Teaching Assistant (SEN) – Day-to-Day & Long-Term Opportunities
Location: Portsmouth
Pay Range: £95–110 per day
Contract Type: Temporary / Contract / Part-time / Full-time
ANZUK Education is working with a group of specialist SEN schools across the Portsmouth area seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join their teams, with flexible day-to-day supply and longer-term placements available. These positions offer the opportunity to help children and young people with a range of additional needs thrive both academically and personally.
The schools we partner with provide nurturing, inclusive environments, creating settings where support staff can focus on delivering tailored learning experiences and achieving strong pupil outcomes.
This Teaching Assistant role in Portsmouth would suit aspiring teachers, experienced Teaching Assistants, support workers, or care professionals ready to make a meaningful difference for students with additional needs.
Key Responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant:
- Support students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in the classroom.
- Work alongside teachers and specialist staff to deliver tailored learning experiences.
- Provide one-to-one and small-group support.
- Encourage student independence, confidence and engagement.
- Help create a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.
- Communicate effectively with teachers, colleagues and families when required.
The Ideal Candidate Will:
- Have experience working with children, young people, or individuals with additional needs (desirable but not essential).
- Bring a patient, compassionate and adaptable approach.
- Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, building positive relationships and remaining calm under pressure.
- Maintain high expectations for pupil progress, attainment and behaviour.
- Hold an exemplary commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, with an enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one) and eligibility to work in the UK.
- Bring a genuine passion for supporting students with diverse learning needs.
What The School Offers:
- A supportive and collaborative staff team.
- Engaged and motivated pupils.
- A well-resourced learning environment.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- A welcoming and inclusive school community.
Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage early submission to avoid missing out. Apply now to be considered.
If you bring relevant experience and a commitment to high standards, we encourage you to apply — even if you don't meet every listed requirement.
Benefits of working with ANZUK Education:
- Ready2Work app – Control your availability, bookings and schedule — all from one place.
- Crystal-clear pay - No surprises. PAYE or Umbrella — you choose, we guide.
- Bonus programme. Unlimited referrals. £100 for every friend you refer.
- Free access to our Growth Hub - Your bespoke learning platform.
- Closer to home - Smarter placements. Shorter commutes.
- Genuine community - Events, webinars, and a network that's got your back.
- Global opportunities - Work across Australia, New Zealand, North America, the UK & Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
What you can expect from ANZUK Education:
ANZUK is the teaching agency that puts educators first — with transparent pay, consistent work, and consultants who take the time to understand what matters to you. We don't just find you bookings. We make flexible teaching feel stable, supported and valued.
With more than 43 branches across 4 countries, 450 team members, and 20 years of pursuing exceptional experiences in education.... It's safe to say we know our stuff.
Pay rates depend on experience, role type, umbrella or PAYE rate selection.
ANZUK Education is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture or disability. Each individual will be assessed on merit alone. ANZUK Education is acting as an Employment Business in regard to this vacancy which is a Temporary position.
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Pay: £95.00-£110.00 per day
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Work Location: In person
