Academics
SEN Teaching Assistant
SEN Teaching Assistant at Academics, based in Crawley, South East England, paying £21,000 - £24,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £21,000 - £24,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Crawley, South East England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Teaching Assistant
- DBS check
6% below the typical rate for teaching assistant
Reference 57457326
About the role
SEN Teaching Assistant - Crawley - November 2026
An incredible school for children aged 6-18 with social, emotional and mental health challenges are welcoming caring and compassionate individuals to apply for their position of SEN Teaching Assistant.
Key benefits of the SEN Teaching Assistant role:
- Excellent for career progression into care, psychology or teaching
- Lots of training available in behaviour management, communication strategies and emergency aid
- Term-time only which means lots of holiday!
- Permanent employment opportunities available
What can you expect to do on a daily basis as a SEN Teaching Assistant?
- Work alongside teachers, therapists and other support staff
- Ensure that equipment and facilities are safe for the children to use
- Preparation of activities and tidying away after
- Developing an understanding with a child to maintain an optimal learning environment
- Report any safeguarding concerns promptly and accurately
What is required of you as a SEN Teaching Assistant?
- A genuine desire to work with children with special education needs
- A caring, compassionate and resilient nature
- A 'can-do' attitude but also being pro-active rather than always waiting for direction
- You will require a DBS check (which we can support you with)
- You must not be barred from working with children
- You will have grades A*-C in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
For further information about the role of SEN Teaching Assistant, apply now.
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.
Reference: 57457326 · Posted 13 hours ago · Closes 25 Nov 2026 · Listed via Academics
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