Impactful SEN Teaching Assistant — Support & Growth

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Chichester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Chichester is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils in a welcoming SEN school. You will work with teachers to create a safe, engaging learning environment and help pupils develop communication, social and life skills.

The role suits someone patient, empathetic and resilient, with a passion for helping children and young people. Comprehensive training and supportive team culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Patient, caring and empathetic.
• Passionate about working with children and young people.
• Confident supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Calm and resilient when faced with challenging situations.
• A positive role model with excellent communication skills.
• Reliable, enthusiastic and willing to learn.
• Experienced working in an SEN setting or keen to develop a career within special education.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils.
• Assist teachers with classroom activities and learning.
• Support pupils with their communication, social and emotional development.
• Help children develop confidence, independence and life skills.
• Support pupils with a range of additional needs, including challenging behaviour where required.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Help maintain a calm, safe and inclusive classroom environment.
• Work as part of a supportive and dedicated school team.

Skills

Patience

Caring

Empathy

Communication skills

Reliability

Enthusiasm

SEN experience

Job description

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Chichester is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils in a welcoming SEN school. You will work with teachers to create a safe, engaging learning environment and help pupils develop communication, social and life skills.

The role suits someone patient, empathetic and resilient, with a passion for helping children and young people. Comprehensive training and supportive team culture are offered.