SEN Teaching Assistant

Worthing, UK Teaching Personnel SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Worthing, West Sussex Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only Start Date: ASAP Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs? We are working with a welcoming and supportive Primary SEN School in Worthing that is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. This specialist setting caters for primary-aged pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), speech and language difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), and moderate learning difficulties. The school provides a nurturing environment where every child is supported to achieve their full potential. The Role As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils both in the classroom and on a one-to-one basis. Working closely with teachers and therapists, you will help create an engaging and inclusive learning environment that meets the individual needs of each child. Responsibilities: Supporting pupils with a variety of special educational needs. Assisting the class teacher with the delivery of tailored learning activities. Providing one-to-one and small group support. Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting pupil independence. Supporting pupils' social, emotional and personal development. Building strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents/carers. Assisting with personal care where required. Requirements: Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN is desirable. A patient, caring and empathetic nature. Strong communication and teamwork skills. The ability to remain calm and positive in challenging situations. A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs. Relevant qualifications are desirable but not essential. What We Offer: A supportive and welcoming school environment. Ongoing training and professional development opportunities. The chance to make a meaningful impact on children's lives every day. Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement. Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities. If you are looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same and you can truly make a difference, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join a fantastic SEN Primary School in Worthing and help support pupils to thrive both academically and personally. 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