SEN Teaching Assistant

Term Time Teachers; Mid Sussex; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Term Time Teachers is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs across primary schools in Mid Sussex. You will work 1:1, in small groups or class settings to help learners overcome barriers and build confidence.

The ideal candidate is experienced with SEN, patient, calm and adaptable, able to support challenging behaviour when required, and to build positive relationships with pupils.

Qualifications

• Experienced working with children or young people with SEN.
• Patient, calm and nurturing.
• Confident supporting challenging behaviour when required.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Reliable and adaptable.
• Passionate about inclusive education.
• Previous school-based experience is desirable; care, youth work or similar settings may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1, small-group or classroom-based support to pupils.
• Help pupils overcome barriers to learning and develop confidence and independence.

Skills

SEN experience

Patience and nurturing

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Reliability

Adaptability

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Mid Sussex

Location: Mid Sussex, West Sussex
Job Type: Full Time & Part Time
Start Date: ASAP / September 2026
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Academics are looking for passionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with additional needs across primary schools in Mid Sussex.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine difference to children's education and development.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you may provide 1:1, small-group or classroom-based support, helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and develop their confidence and independence.

You may be supporting children with:

• ASD
• ADHD
• SEMH
• Global Developmental Delay
• Speech and Language needs
• Complex learning needs
• EHCPs

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who is:

• Experienced working with children or young people with SEN
• Patient, calm and nurturing
• Confident supporting challenging behaviour where required
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils
• Reliable and adaptable
• Passionate about inclusive education

Previous school-based experience is desirable, although relevant experience in care, youth work, support work or similar settings may also be considered.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.