Team Support Role – Primary SEND School

Location: Haywards Heath
Travel: Must be able to drive
Pay: £360 - £460 per week
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Start Date: September
Hours: Monday - Friday (Full-Time)
DBS Requirement: Enhanced Child Workforce DBS
Experience: Previous SEND experience preferred

Team Support Role – Haywards Heath

Teaching Personnel is working closely with a supportive and inclusive Primary Special Educational Needs (SEND) school in the Haywards Heath area, who are looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Team Support Educator to join their SEND support team from September.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an educator who enjoys working collaboratively as part of a close-knit team and is passionate about helping children with additional needs achieve their full potential.

As a Team Support Educator, you will work alongside a team of experienced SEND Teaching Assistants, all working towards the same goal of providing outstanding support to primary-aged boys with Special Educational Needs. The pupils you will support have a range of needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, and associated behavioural challenges, requiring a consistent, patient, and team-focused approach.

The Role

As part of the SEND support team, you will play an important role in creating a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment for pupils throughout the school day. Your responsibilities will include:

• Working collaboratively alongside a team of SEND Teaching Assistants to support primary-aged boys with additional needs.

• Providing classroom, social, and emotional support to pupils with Autism, ADHD, and behavioural needs.

• Building positive relationships with pupils to help them feel safe, valued, and encouraged.

• Supporting children during lessons, transitions, break times, and wider school activities.

• Assisting pupils with emotional regulation and using positive behaviour strategies when challenges arise.

• Communicating effectively with colleagues to ensure consistency and continuity of support.

• Sharing observations and working together with the wider school team to meet individual pupil needs.

• Encouraging independence, confidence, and positive engagement within the school environment.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND, Autism, ADHD, or behavioural needs.

• Is friendly, approachable, and enjoys working as part of a wider support team.

• Has excellent communication skills and can build strong professional relationships with colleagues.

• Is patient, resilient, and able to remain calm when supporting pupils with challenging behaviours.

• Understands the importance of consistency, teamwork, and positive relationships when working with SEND pupils.

• Is proactive and willing to support wherever needed to help pupils succeed.

• Holds (or is willing to obtain) an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS.

• Can commit to a full-time role, Monday to Friday, starting from September.

• Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle due to the school's location.

What We Offer

• Competitive weekly pay of £360 - £460.

• A full-time opportunity starting in September with the potential to become permanent.

• The chance to work alongside an experienced and supportive SEND team.

• Ongoing guidance and support from your dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant.

• Access to SEND-focused training and professional development opportunities.

• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting children with additional needs every day.

If you are a team-focused, caring, and enthusiastic educator who enjoys working collaboratively to support children with SEND, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a dedicated team helping primary-aged pupils reach their full potential.

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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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