1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant - Hilltop Primary School

West Sussex County Council; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction programme

Excellent ongoing CPD

Progression opportunities through TKAT

Work life balance support

Cycle to work scheme

Eye tests

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Hilltop Primary School in Crawley is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs. The role is 32.5 hours per week, term time only, on a fixed term contract until 31 August 2027. You will work closely with teachers to support learning and behavior in the classroom.

The ideal candidate will be a great communicator, enthusiastic, and able to build positive relationships with children, parents and staff, while promoting inclusion and safeguarding across TKAT.

Qualifications

• Great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children.
• Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children we support.
• Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team.
• Consistent in a calm and fair approach.
• Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities.
• Passionate and dedicated in helping children reach their academic potential.

Skills

Communication

Child support

Teamwork

Calm demeanor

Academic potential focus

Enthusiastic

Job description

About Us

About Hilltop Primary School

We are really proud of our school and its pupils. At Hilltop we provide the stepping stones for our children to have successful futures. We aim to develop in every child the behaviours to become lifelong learners, opening their eyes to possibilities, developing ambition and aspiration. Our curriculum is broad, exciting and enjoyable so that children can build positive memories of their primary years and grow as confident, considerate and resilient young people. Our core values of 'Being Kind, Being Collaborative, Being Inquisitive, Being Independent, Being Aspirational, Being Determined' underpin all that we do.

We value every child and their family and believe that children learn best when parents and school work in partnership.

To find out more visit our website here.

To discover what makes Hilltop Primary School so incredible, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01293 534 314 or email [e-mail].

About TKAT

The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We place a high value on collaboration; ‘achieving more together’ giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.

Job Details

Salary: Scale point 6 £25,989.00 plus Crawley Fringe allowance (estimated actual £19,047.29 plus Crawley allowance)

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31/08/2027

Working Pattern: 32.5 hour per week term time only

Location: Hilltop Primary School

Interviews: 02/10/2026

What You Need to Succeed

The ideal SEN Teaching Assistant will be someone who is:

• A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children
• Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting
• Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
• Consistent in a calm and fair approach
• Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities
• Passionate and dedicated in helping children reach their academic potential

As SEN Teaching Assistant we know you’re going to do great things, investing in our employees' wellbeing and career development is a priority for us.

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction programme
• Excellent ongoing CPD
• Progression: If career development is your thing, we offer opportunities into teaching through our TKAT SCITT programme
• Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
• The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
• Access to trust resources and materials
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye tests
• Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help

Further Information

Hilltop Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Access to interview

Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.

Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse

TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic.

Flexible working

TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.

The reference number for this role is SCHO02928.