SEN Teaching Assistant

Term Time Teachers Ltd; Tudhoe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Term Time Teachers Ltd is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time role at a specialist SEN School in Newhaven. You'll support pupils with diverse needs and work closely with experienced staff to enable access to learning.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, promoting positive behaviour, and building strong relationships. Previous SEN experience is desirable, but candidates from care, youth work, or psychology backgrounds are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Previous SEN experience is desirable.
• Candidates from care, youth work, support work, psychology, sports coaching or similar backgrounds are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Helping pupils engage with learning and classroom activities.
• Providing consistent emotional and behavioural support.
• Building positive relationships with pupils.
• Working closely with teachers and the wider SEN team.

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Full Time - Newhaven

Location: Newhaven

Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday

Setting: SEN School

Are you looking for a full-time role where you can make a genuine difference to children and young people with additional needs?

We are currently recruiting for an SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Newhaven, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.

This is a hands-on role where you will work closely with teaching staff to help pupils access learning, develop confidence and feel supported throughout the school day.

Supporting pupils with needs such as:

• Autism (ASD)
• SEMH and behavioural needs
• ADHD
• Communication and interaction difficulties
• Moderate to complex learning needs

The role will involve:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Helping pupils engage with learning and classroom activities
• Providing consistent emotional and behavioural support
• Building positive relationships with pupils
• Working closely with teachers and the wider SEN team

Previous SEN experience is desirable, but we are also interested in hearing from candidates with backgrounds in care, youth work, support work, psychology, sports coaching or similar, who are looking to move into education.

Full-time | Monday-Friday | Newhaven | SEN School

If you are patient, resilient and genuinely enjoy helping young people progress, we'd love to hear from you.

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