Learning Support Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Complex Autism

Worthing | Full-Time | £92–£100 per day | ASAP Start

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to a child’s school experience?

Teaching Personnel are working with a welcoming primary school in Worthing who are looking for a dedicated and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to provide individual support to a pupil with complex Autism and significant behavioural and emotional needs.

This is a full-time position starting ASAP, and would suit someone who is confident supporting children with complex SEN and behaviours that can challenge.

The role:

• Providing consistent, individual support to a primary-aged pupil with complex Autism
• Supporting the child with emotional regulation, communication and engagement with learning
• Using a calm, patient and consistent approach when responding to behaviours that challenge
• Helping to identify triggers and implementing appropriate strategies to support regulation
• Supporting the child with transitions and day-to-day routines
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school team
• Helping to create a safe, positive and supportive environment where the pupil can make progress

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting Autism, complex SEN and/or challenging behaviour
• Is confident working with children who require a high level of individual support
• Can remain calm and consistent during challenging situations
• Is patient, resilient and able to build positive relationships
• Has experience within a school, SEN setting, care environment or similar role
• Is available full-time and able to start as soon as possible

Location: Worthing
Start: ASAP
Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday
Pay: £92–£100 per day

If you have experience working with children with complex Autism and feel you have the patience, resilience and confidence needed for this role, apply today through Teaching Personnel to find out more.

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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.
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