SEN Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; Crawley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Crawley is seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support children aged 6-18 with special educational needs. This role offers excellent career progression opportunities and extensive training in behavior management and communication strategies. The position is term-time only, allowing for substantial holiday time. Ideal candidates will possess a caring nature and a proactive attitude, with necessary qualifications in GCSE Maths and English.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Training in behavior management

Term-time only

Permanent employment opportunities

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to work with children with special education needs.
• Must not be barred from working with children.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside teachers, therapists, and support staff.
• Ensure safety of equipment and facilities for children.
• Report safeguarding concerns promptly.

Skills

Compassionate

Resilience

Proactivity

Education

GCSE Maths and English (grades A-C)

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Crawley - September 2025

An incredible school for children aged 6-18 with social, emotional and mental health challenges are welcoming caring and compassionate individuals to apply for their position of SEN Teaching Assistant.

Key benefits of the SEN Teaching Assistant role:

• Excellent for career progression into care, psychology or teaching
• Lots of training available in behaviour management, communication strategies and emergency aid
• Term-time only which means lots of holiday!
• Permanent employment opportunities available

What can you expect to do on a daily basis as a SEN Teaching Assistant?

• Work alongside teachers, therapists and other support staff
• Ensure that equipment and facilities are safe for the children to use
• Preparation of activities and tidying away after
• Developing an understanding with a child to maintain an optimal learning environment
• Report any safeguarding concerns promptly and accurately

What is required of you as a SEN Teaching Assistant?

• A genuine desire to work with children with special education needs
• A caring, compassionate and resilient nature
• A 'can-do' attitude but also being pro-active rather than always waiting for direction
• You will require a DBS check (which we can support you with)
• You must not be barred from working with children
• You will have grades A -C in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

For further information about the role of SEN Teaching Assistant, apply now.