SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Crawley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Hilltop Primary School in Crawley is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with special educational needs. You will work one-to-one and in small groups, assist with resources, and help implement schemes of work alongside teaching staff.

This is a fixed-term, part-time contract ending 31 August 2027. The role requires passion, patience, and a collaborative approach to raise achievement and ensure every child receives a high-quality education.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with children and families.
• Understanding of educational, welfare and social needs of pupils.
• Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team.
• Consistent in a calm and fair approach.
• Committed to raising achievement for all students.
• Passionate and dedicated to helping children reach potential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering engaging teaching; work one-to-one and in small groups.
• Develop resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies with the teacher.
• Support the learning needs of children with SEN to ensure inclusive provision.

Skills

Great communication

Patience

Team player

Calm and fair

Commitment to raising achievement

Passionate education support

Job description

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

SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Company: TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust)

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

Hours: Part-time

Location: Crawley

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 31 Jul 2026

Closing date: 30 Aug 2026

We are looking for a dedicated and inclusiveSEN Teaching Assistantto join our supportive and collaborative team.

Fixed Term Contract end date 31st August 2027

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? Do you have a

patient, compassionate nature and a genuine interest in supporting their learning and development?

You will assist in the delivery of engaging and innovative teaching within the classroom, on a one-to-one basis and in small

groups. Working with the teacher you will assist with the development of appropriate resources, schemes of work and teaching

strategies to ensure provisions support individual learning needs.

This is no ordinary job, this is an opportunity to be part of something amazing, to inspire children and really make a difference.

It’s not necessarily your experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant that we’re most interested in, it’s your passion and commitment

to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education.

As a SEN Teaching Assistantyou will be extremely well supported, working alongside a passionate team of teachers. This is a

great role for someone who is looking to take their first steps into an exciting and rewarding career in education.

The idealSEN Teaching Assistantwill 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

AsSEN Teaching Assistantwe 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:

• Progression: If career development is your thing, we offer opportunities into teaching through ourTKAT SCITT programme
• [https://scitt.tkat.org/]
• 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

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 ourwebsite here [https://www.hilltop-tkat.org/].

To discover what makes Hilltop Primary School so incredible, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on01293 534

314or [e-mail] [[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.

We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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