Teaching Assistant (SEN)
- SEND Support
- East Sussex
- Full Time
Job description
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Make a Real Difference Every Day – Join Us as a SEN Teaching Assistant!
Crowborough | Full-Time | Term Time Only
Are you ready to step into a role where every single day counts? Where your support, kindness, and creativity will help transform lives? If you’re looking for more than just a job — if you’re ready for purpose, passion, and possibility — then we want to hear from you.
This isn’t your average Teaching Assistant role. You’ll be joining a forward-thinking, inclusive setting that’s dedicated to empowering children and young people with complex learning needs. You’ll become part of a vibrant, compassionate team that truly celebrates individuality — and believes every child deserves to thrive.
✨ What You’ll Be Doing:
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Supporting students with a wide range of additional needs, including autism, speech and language difficulties, and physical or sensory challenges
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Working closely with teachers and therapists to create engaging, accessible learning experiences
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Helping pupils build confidence, communication skills, and independence
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Using creativity, positivity, and patience to turn challenges into achievements
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Contributing to a nurturing, joyful school environment where every success — big or small — is celebrated
What We’re Looking For:
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A genuine passion for supporting children with special educational needs
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Resilience, adaptability, and a proactive attitude
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Team spirit and excellent communication skills
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Experience in SEN settings is a bonus — but if you’re caring, curious, and eager to learn, we’ll support you every step of the way
Why You’ll Love It Here:
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Work that’s meaningful and deeply rewarding
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Ongoing training and career development opportunities
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A warm, welcoming team that supports each other
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A beautiful, purpose-built environment designed with the needs of pupils at its heart
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The chance to make a lasting impact in the lives of extraordinary young people
If you believe that every child deserves to feel seen, heard, and valued — and you want a role where you’ll grow just as much as the pupils do — this could be the perfect fit.
Apply now and start your journey toward changing lives. Including your own.
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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