SEN Support Staff
Job description
Every child deserves someone in their corner. Teaching Personnel is recruiting dedicated, compassionate SEN Support Staff to work in schools across Horsham for the new academic year starting September 2026.
This is a genuinely rewarding opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, and a range of additional learning needs. If you believe every young person can thrive with the right support, this role was made for you.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Providing 1:1 and small group support to students with SEN
- Supporting academic learning and emotional development
- Working collaboratively with teaching staff and SENCOs
- Helping to foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment
- Delivering tailored interventions to promote confidence and independence
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Experience working with children or young people with SEN (school, care, or voluntary settings all welcomed)
- A patient, resilient, and proactive approach
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Relevant qualifications an advantage, but transferable experience warmly considered
WHAT TEACHING PERSONNEL OFFERS
- Competitive weekly pay via PAYE
- Flexible full-time and part-time placements
- Ongoing CPD and specialist SEN training
- Local placements in Horsham schools
- Dedicated consultant support from day one
Roles for September 2026 are filling quickly. Apply now and secure your place with Teaching Personnel.
To apply or find out more, contact Teaching Personnel today.
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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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