Teaching Assistant - SEND

SEND Teaching Assistants & Learning Support Assistants | Lewes, Seaford & Newhaven

Interested in work where getting to know a young person properly is an important part of helping them learn?

I’m looking to connect with Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants and people with relevant transferable experience around Lewes, Seaford, Newhaven and surrounding areas.

I work within primary and secondary specialist education, and I’d like to hear from people interested in being considered for suitable SEND support work as school needs arise.

You might already have specialist experience or be considering how skills you’ve developed elsewhere could transfer into a school.

What could the work involve?

Depending on the setting and pupils, support work can include:

• Helping pupils access lessons and classroom activities

• Working individually or with small groups

• Supporting communication and understanding

• Encouraging confidence and independence

• Helping pupils regulate and re-engage with learning

• Working alongside teachers and the wider support team

Sometimes your contribution will be helping a pupil understand a task. At other times, it might involve recognising that they need instructions presented differently, helping them manage a transition or encouraging them to attempt something they’ve previously avoided.

It’s work that calls for observation, patience and a willingness to adapt.

Who could this suit?

Previous SEND experience is valuable, and some school requirements will need it.

Other assignments may suit people coming from mainstream education, care, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring or tutoring.

I’m interested in people who can build trust while maintaining appropriate boundaries, take guidance from colleagues and remain consistent when a young person is having a difficult day.

You don’t need to know every approach before you begin. You do need to be willing to learn how a particular school supports its pupils and contribute to that shared approach.

Finding the right environment

Before moving into recruitment, I worked directly within SEND education myself.

I know the satisfaction that comes from seeing a pupil become more independent, start communicating their needs or participate in something they previously found difficult.

I also know how much the setting matters. We’ll talk about your experience, preferred age groups, travel options and the kind of work you’d like to do. That helps me consider you for suitable requirements rather than assume every SEND setting will suit you.

Development & practical information

You’ll have access to professional development through Teaching Personnel’s CPD Academy. We can discuss areas you’d like to develop and training relevant to your interests.

TA and LSA opportunities are paid from £92.60 per day.

You’ll need an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service. If you don’t hold one, you’ll need to apply through our DBS application process and join the Update Service. Guidance is provided, with the associated cost covered by the applicant.

We’ll also require your full employment and education history and references covering 24 months of employment in total where possible, prioritising recent and relevant employment.

Interested?

Apply and tell me about your experience, availability and where you’re happy to travel.

Whether you’re established in SEND or exploring your first step into specialist education, I’d be happy 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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