SEN Supportive Teaching Assistant — Flexible Hours

Schoolsworks Academy Trust; Angmering on Sea; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Mental Health First Aiders

Employee Assistance Programme

Wisdom wellbeing app

Long service recognition

Pension Scheme

AVCs Salary Sacrifice

Vivup

Job summary

East Preston Junior School is seeking a positive and well-motivated teaching assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs. The role includes classroom assistance, small-group interventions, and playground supervision within a friendly, supportive school community.

The successful applicant will join a team of teaching assistants providing academic and pastoral support. Flexible hours are welcome; prior experience with children is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in an educational or similar setting.
• First Aid qualification and/or experience.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding requirements in schools.

Responsibilities

• Attend to children's personal needs and welfare matters.
• Supervise and support children ensuring safety and access to learning.
• Promote inclusive behaviour and positive relationships.
• Assist with planning learning activities and classroom preparation.
• Provide clerical/admin support as required.
• Support children's use of ICT and literacy/numeracy activities.
• Engage with parents/carers as directed.

Skills

Experience with children

First Aid

ICT skills

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

NVQ 3 Teaching Assistant or Higher Qualification

GCSE English and Maths (grades 4-9)

Job description

East Preston Junior School is seeking a positive and well-motivated teaching assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs. The role includes classroom assistance, small-group interventions, and playground supervision within a friendly, supportive school community.

The successful applicant will join a team of teaching assistants providing academic and pastoral support. Flexible hours are welcome; prior experience with children is essential.