SEN Teaching Assistant

Supply Desk Ltd; Chichester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Job summary

Supply Desk Ltd is seeking a passionate SEN Teacher to join a specialist or inclusive school in the Chichester area. Start ASAP, full-time and long-term across the SEND spectrum, delivering engaging, accessible lessons tailored to pupils with additional needs.

You’ll work with experienced support staff and the wider SEND team to create a calm, structured learning environment, building positive relationships and monitoring progress for EHCP outcomes.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification required.
• Experience with pupils with SEN is desirable.
• Strong understanding of adaptive and inclusive teaching.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Patient, nurturing and flexible approach.
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet individual needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs.
• DBS Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, personalised lessons.
• Teach pupils with a range of special educational needs.
• Adapt teaching, resources and activities to meet individual EHCP outcomes.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Promote independence, confidence and resilience.
• Monitor pupil progress and adapt teaching to support development.
• Create a safe, inclusive and engaging classroom environment.
• Work closely with TAs, SENCOs and other professionals.
• Contribute to individual learning plans and wider SEND provision.
• Promote high standards of safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Skills

Adaptive teaching

Inclusive teaching

Classroom management

Communication & teamwork

Patient & nurturing

Education

QTS or equivalent

Tools

DBS Update Service

Job description

SEN Teacher - Chichester

Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-Time | Long-Term
Pay Rate: £168 - £232 per day

About the Role

Supply Desk is recruiting for a passionate and dedicated SEN Teacher to join a specialist or inclusive school in the Chichester area.

If you're passionate about helping pupils with additional needs overcome barriers to learning and believe every child should have the opportunity to thrive, this could be a great next step.

You’ll deliver engaging, accessible lessons tailored to individual needs, while working closely with experienced support staff and the wider SEND team to create a calm, structured and positive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, personalised lessons

• Teach pupils with a range of special educational needs and additional needs

• Adapt teaching, resources and activities to meet individual abilities and EHCP outcomes

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils

• Promote independence, confidence and resilience

• Monitor pupil progress and adapt teaching to support development

• Create a safe, inclusive and engaging classroom environment

• Work closely with TAs, SENCOs and other professionals

• Contribute to individual learning plans and wider SEND provision

• Promote high standards of safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

Candidate Requirements

• QTS or a recognised equivalent teaching qualification

• Experience working with pupils with SEN is desirable

• Strong understanding of adaptive and inclusive teaching

• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills

• Patient, nurturing and flexible approach

• Ability to adapt teaching to meet individual needs

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs

• DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

What the School Offers

• A supportive and experienced teaching team

• A welcoming and inclusive environment

• SEND-focused CPD and professional development

• Opportunity to develop specialist SEN teaching experience

• Collaborative working with experienced SEND professionals

• Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities

• Competitive daily rates

• Dedicated consultant support from Supply Desk