SEN jobs in Portsmouth
Find and book sen roles across Portsmouth. Humly connects you directly with schools and nurseries — more jobs, more choice, more control.
About sen education in Portsmouth
Portsmouth is home to specialist provisions and resourced units within its 125 schools and nurseries, and SEN staffing here has its own rhythm. Provisions prefer continuity for their pupils, which means SEN bookings are usually longer than mainstream cover. Together, Portsmouth's schools and nurseries educate around 35,000 children, and that scale keeps SEN cover requests coming in every week of term.
Days are built around consistency: familiar routines, close teamwork with therapists and teachers, and careful handovers. Bookings come from across the city and surrounding areas including Southsea, Fratton and Cosham, so you can filter for special schools, resource bases and mainstream SEN provisions within a comfortable commute.
Consistent SEN work often becomes a long-term placement with the same class and pupils. Because our consultants are based in the South, we can match you to settings that fit your travel, experience and preferred age range rather than filling any gap that appears.
Portsmouth and the surrounding South Hampshire area is one of Humly's strongest markets in the South of England, with 97 active educators registered in Portsmouth alone and a further 53 in Fareham and 41 in Havant. The area's schools have a high demand for supply staff across all sectors, and Humly's app means educators can find and book jobs across the whole PO postcode area without waiting for phone calls.
Learn more about sen roles across the UKSEN roles we place in Portsmouth
SEN Teacher
Plan and deliver tailored lessons for students with special educational needs and disabilities across all key stages.
SEN Teaching Assistant
Provide 1:1 or small group support for students with EHCPs, adapting activities to meet individual needs.
SEN Nursery Practitioner
Support young children with additional needs in early years settings, working closely with SENCOs and therapists.
SEND Support Worker
Work across settings to support students with complex needs, including personal care and behaviour management.
You could earn £2,400
a month with Humly
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Frequently asked questions
What SEN roles are available in Portsmouth?+
Humly places SEN teachers, SEN teaching assistants, SEN nursery practitioners and SEND support workers across Portsmouth.
Do I need specialist qualifications for SEN work in Portsmouth?+
Relevant experience with children with special educational needs is essential. QTS helps for teaching roles. An enhanced DBS check is required.
How much do SEN staff earn in Portsmouth?+
SEN roles often command higher rates. Use our earnings calculator below for a personalised estimate.
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