Job Description

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 difficu...

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