SLD Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel is seeking caring and adaptable Teaching Assistants for specialist provisions supporting pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and associated communication, sensory and developmental needs.

What makes this role unique?

Pupils are often working significantly below age-related expectations, so success is measured through small but meaningful progress in communication, independence, engagement and confidence.

Responsibilities

• Supporting highly differentiated learning activities
• Using sensory and practical teaching methods
• Reinforcing communication targets
• Assisting with routines, transitions and life skills
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and families
• Celebrating every step of pupil progress

We are interested in candidates who are

• Patient and nurturing
• Creative in their approach to learning
• Comfortable with repetition and routine
• Motivated by long-term impact rather than quick results
• Keen to develop specialist SEND expertise

Whether you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or a graduate looking to enter the sector, we would welcome an application.

Register with Teaching Personnel today to be considered for September 2026 SLD opportunities in East Grinstead and surrounding West Sussex areas.

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.
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