SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary SEN School

Location: Worthing
Contract: Full-time, Monday–Friday
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

The Role

Teaching Personnel are looking for a caring, patient and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist primary SEN school in Worthing.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and wants to work within a nurturing, specialist environment where every child is supported to reach their potential.

You will work closely with teachers and the wider support team to provide tailored support to pupils throughout the school day, helping them to engage with learning, develop their independence and build positive relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN
• Supporting children to access learning and classroom activities
• Helping pupils develop communication, social and independence skills
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Building trusting and positive relationships with pupils
• Providing a calm, safe and nurturing environment
• Following individual support plans and strategies
• Supporting pupils both inside and outside the classroom
• Working closely with teachers and other members of the school team
• Encouraging confidence, independence and a positive attitude towards learning

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Caring, patient and compassionate
• Passionate about supporting children with additional needs
• Calm and consistent in their approach
• Confident building relationships with children
• Resilient and adaptable
• A strong communicator and team player
• Able to follow individualised strategies and provide consistent support
• Enthusiastic about helping children achieve their potential

Previous experience working with SEN, autism, complex needs, behavioural needs or within a specialist school would be beneficial. However, transferable experience from childcare, youth work, care, support work or similar settings will also be considered.

Why Apply?

• Work within a supportive specialist SEN school
• Make a genuine difference to children's lives
• Gain valuable experience within a primary SEN setting
• Develop your skills working with a range of additional needs
• Supportive and experienced teaching team
• Opportunity for a longer-term position for the right candidate

If you're passionate about working with children with SEN and are looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you!

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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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