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Teaching Personnel

£92.63 - 92.63 per day

Haverfordwest

Temporary | Full Time

04/06/2026

No

Location: Portfield
Contract: Flexible / Full-time / Part-time / Long-term
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives? We are looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals to support pupils in a specialist provision supporting children with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN).

This is not your typical classroom role — every day is different, bringing new challenges, rewards, and opportunities to positively impact a child’s development.

Portfield provides a nurturing, structured, and highly personalised environment for pupils with:

  • Autism (ASD)
  • Complex learning needs
  • Social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties
  • Communication challenges ️

The school focuses on supporting the whole child, helping them grow emotionally, socially, and academically in a safe, supportive setting.

No two days are the same in this role! You could be:

  • Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups ‍
  • Helping deliver adapted and engaging lessons
  • Managing behaviour with a calm, positive approach ✅
  • Providing emotional support and reassurance
  • Assisting with personal care where needed
  • Taking part in sensory activities, outdoor learning, or life skills sessions

Flexibility and resilience are key — you’ll need to think on your feet and adapt to the needs of each student.

We welcome candidates from a range of backgrounds, including:

  • SEN experience
  • Care or support work
  • Youth work or mentoring
  • Healthcare or residential support

Most importantly, you will be:

  • Patient and empathetic ❤️
  • Reliable and committed
  • Adaptable and proactive
  • Passionate about supporting children with additional needs
  • Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain)
  • EWC registration or willingness to apply
  • Right to work in the UK 
  • Competitive weekly pay
  • Flexible work to suit your lifestyle
  • Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
  • Access to CPD and training opportunities
  • Valuable experience within specialist SEN settings
  • Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles

If you’re ready for a role where you can truly make a difference and develop your career in education, apply now or get in touch to find out more!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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