Compassionate SEND Learning Support Assistant – Chichester

Pink Tile Education Ltd; Chichester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Pink Tile Education is assisting an outstanding SEND school in Chichester, West Sussex, to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant from 1st September. You’ll support pupils aged 2–19 with a range of SEND needs, helping them access learning and develop confidence in a nurturing environment.

You’ll work closely with teachers, therapists and the wider team, using approaches such as Makaton and PECS where appropriate, and you’ll be supported with ongoing training and development in a collaborative

Qualifications

• Experience as Teaching Assistant or similar role.
• Experience supporting children with SEND.
• Knowledge of Makaton, PECS or alternative communication.
• Experience supporting emotional regulation with sensory strategies.
• Patient, resilient and caring attitude; excellent teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils aged 2–19 as a Teaching Assistant.
• Assist students with SEND needs and access learning.
• Differentiate activities to suit individual abilities.
• Use Makaton, PECS, or symbols where appropriate.
• Support emotional regulation with positive strategies.
• Build strong relationships to promote wellbeing.
• Work with teachers and therapists as part of a team.

Skills

Teaching experience

SEND experience

Communication

Patience

Tools

Makaton

PECS

Visual symbols

Job description

Pink Tile Education is assisting an outstanding SEND school in Chichester, West Sussex, to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant from 1st September. You’ll support pupils aged 2–19 with a range of SEND needs, helping them access learning and develop confidence in a nurturing environment.

You’ll work closely with teachers, therapists and the wider team, using approaches such as Makaton and PECS where appropriate, and you’ll be supported with ongoing training and development in a collaborative