Primary SEN Teaching Assistant | Flexible Roles & Growth

Randstad Education; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible schedules

Regional consultant support

Refer-a-Friend scheme

Mobile app scheduling

Job summary

Randstad Education is seeking a Primary SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional learning needs across West Sussex and Surrey. You will provide targeted 1:1 and small-group help, helping students progress academically, emotionally, and socially within a supportive classroom environment.

The role offers flexible full-time or part-time schedules, with competitive daily rates and a dedicated regional consultant to assist with placement and timing.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting primary school-aged children in educational or care settings.
• Solid understanding of SEND (Autism, ADHD, SEMH, or speech and language needs).
• Patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach to supporting young learners.
• Strong verbal communication and ability to build rapport with children and staff.
• Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or readiness to complete one).
• Nice-to-have: Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, SEN training (Makaton, PECS, Team Teach), or early phonics/math interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored, individual assistance to pupils with special educational needs to keep them engaged with daily lessons.
• Lead focused literacy, numeracy, and social-skills sessions for pupils who require extra support.
• Build a safe, warm, and structured classroom atmosphere where every child feels valued, capable, and supported.
• Modify learning materials, visual aids, and tasks under teacher guidance to match individual learning styles.
• Utilize positive behavior techniques and de-escalation strategies to maintain a productive learning space.
• Work alongside Class Teachers and SENCOs to monitor progress and celebrate personal achievements.
• Scaffold daily tasks to encourage problem-solving and self-reliance.

Skills

Experience with SEN

Patience and empathy

Verbal communication

DBS Update Service

Job description

Randstad Education is seeking a Primary SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional learning needs across West Sussex and Surrey. You will provide targeted 1:1 and small-group help, helping students progress academically, emotionally, and socially within a supportive classroom environment.

The role offers flexible full-time or part-time schedules, with competitive daily rates and a dedicated regional consultant to assist with placement and timing.