SEN Teaching Assistant

Teach South; Truro, Brighton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Teach South seeks an SEN Teaching Assistant in Brighton to support pupils with special educational needs across various educational settings. This flexible hours contract offers £85 to £95 daily and the opportunity to contribute to learners' development.

The role includes one-to-one and small group support, helping students with learning and development while fostering a safe, inclusive environment and collaborating with teachers and other professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEN individuals in school, childcare, or care settings.
• Patience, caring and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Genuine passion for supporting individuals with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with special educational needs in learning and development.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support where required.
• Help create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Support pupils with emotional, social, and behavioural needs.
• Work closely with teachers, support staff, and other professionals.

Skills

Patience

Care

Enthusiasm

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Teach South seeks an SEN Teaching Assistant in Brighton to support pupils with special educational needs across various educational settings. This flexible hours contract offers £85 to £95 daily. The successful candidate provides one-to-one and small group assistance, helping students with learning and development. Duties include fostering a safe, inclusive environment and addressing emotional, social, and behavioural requirements. Applicants should possess prior experience with additional needs, perhaps from childcare, nursery, residential, or adult care backgrounds. Essential qualities are patience, care, and enthusiasm for aiding young people. This school-based position suits someone dedicated to making a positive impact on learners' lives.

Are you a passionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity? We are currently recruiting experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) across a range of educational settings. We are looking for caring, patient, and enthusiastic individuals who have previous experience supporting people with additional needs, whether in a school, childcare, nursery, residential, or adult care setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with special educational needs in their learning and development.
• Providing one-to-one and small group support where required.
• Helping to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Supporting pupils with emotional, social, and behavioural needs.
• Working closely with teachers, support staff, and other professionals.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with SEN individuals in either an adult care or childcare setting.
• A patient, caring, and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting individuals with additional needs.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

What We Offer

• Flexible working opportunities.
• A variety of placements across different settings.
• Ongoing support from our friendly recruitment team.
• The opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives.