Bank SEN Teaching Assistant

Master Class Education Limited; Portslade by Sea, Brighton; On-site; GBP 1,378,000 - 1,929,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay (PAYE)

Holiday scheme

CPD recognised online training

Flexible work options

Job summary

Masterclass Education Limited is seeking Bank SEN Teaching Assistants to support schools across the Portslade to Brighton area. The role offers flexible days, weekly PAYE payments, and opportunities spanning primary, secondary and SEN settings.

You will be contacted weekly to confirm availability for upcoming work. The role emphasizes supporting pupils with SEN on a 1:1 or small group basis, with emphasis on safeguarding and adapting to various school environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care or support-based role is highly desirable.
• Resilient, adaptable, and proactive approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Flexibility to work across different schools.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with SEN on a 1:1 or small group basis.
• Assisting with learning activities and classroom engagement.
• Supporting students with additional needs and challenging behaviour.
• Adapting to different school environments and situations.
• Helping to maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive setting.

Skills

Care experience

Adaptable

Relationship building

Team player

Flexible

Job description

Bank SEN Teaching Assistant – Flexible Work

Location: Portslade – Brighton

Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm (on your available days)

We are currently recruiting for Bank SEN Teaching Assistants to support schools across the Portslade to Brighton area.

This is a flexible role, ideal for individuals looking to work around studies, childcare, or other commitments. You will be contacted on a weekly basis to confirm your availability for upcoming work.

The role involves supporting both primary and secondary-aged pupils with special educational needs, providing vital assistance in the classroom.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting pupils with SEN on a 1:1 or small group basis
• Assisting with learning activities and classroom engagement
• Supporting students with additional needs and challenging behaviour
• Adapting to different school environments and situations
• Helping to maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive setting

Requirements:

• Experience in a care or support-based role is highly desirable
• A resilient, adaptable, and proactive approach
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Flexibility and willingness to work across different schools

This role will involve covering staff sickness, training, and short-term absences, offering a variety of experiences across different settings.

Must have:

• Ability to work well independently and as a team
• Has a passion to support and empower children and young people
• A DBS on the Updates Service or willing to obtain one
• Commitment to safeguarding students and young people

Masterclass Education offer many amazing benefits:

• Weekly pay (PAYE)
• A fantastic holiday scheme
• Specialised consultants on hand to help you with advice and support
• MCE Learning portal, you will have free access to all our online learning in the latest education developments (CPD recognised).
• Flexible work options to work around your personal circumstances.

Masterclass Education provide CPD recognised online training, covering subjects such as Safeguarding, Autism Awareness, Understanding Child Development, Violence Reduction, and more, to all our candidates.

Master Class are the leaders across the UK in providing a unique, personal, and bespoke service to our schools and candidates.

Masterclass Education work exclusively with a large amount of Primary, Secondary and SEN schools across the area who look for MCE staff to be with them on daily cover, short- and long-term contracts. Masterclasses are a part of the REC and Crown Commercial Service, offering the most valued and trusted service.

Masterclass Education are disability confident and therefore if you require any adjustments through the interview/registration process please do get in contact.

We are always happy to support ECTs and encourage applications from all Teachers and TAs of every experience and scale.