Teaching Assistant - SEN 1:1

Beacon View Primary Academy, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3PS

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  9 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  21 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £20,000.00 Annually (Actual)

Teaching Assistant - SEN 1:1 job summary

Beacon View Primary School is looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. This role will be linked to a pupil and is subject to individual requirements of the pupil, circumstances will be reviewed each academic year.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support children with a range of additional needs, including physical disabilities, learning difficulties, communication needs and social, emotional and mental health needs. Working across the school from Pre-School to Year 6, you will provide 1:1 and small group support, deliver targeted interventions, promote independence and resilience, and help pupils achieve their full potential.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (essential).
• Has GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
• Has experience of supporting children with SEND and complex needs.
• Can build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Has excellent communication and behaviour management skills.
• Is committed, flexible and passionate about improving outcomes for children.

We offer:

• A caring and supportive school community.
• A friendly and experienced staff team.
• Opportunities for professional development within the school and Trust.
• The chance to make a real difference to children's lives every day.

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Term Time Only (39 weeks). Monday - Friday - 08:15-15:15

Beacon View Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Beacon View Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 233 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Beacon View Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/beacon-view-primary-academy

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