SEN Teaching Assistant

Academics; Worthing; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Term-time hours

Training provided

Job summary

Academics is looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant in Worthing to support children with autism and complex needs within a specialist school. You will work with teachers to support reading, writing and play activities, ensuring safety and assisting with personal care as needed.

The role offers school hours, term-time only, and opportunities to grow towards a teaching career while making a meaningful impact on vulnerable learners.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, ideally in SEN settings.
• Ability to support reading and writing activities and foster learning.
• Motivation to develop into a teaching role and support progress.

Responsibilities

• Work with teachers to support children with reading and writing.
• Assist with play-related activities to aid development.
• Ensure the safety of the child/children you are allocated to work with.
• Deliver personal care to children with more severe needs (feeding, cleaning, changing and toileting).

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Reading and writing support

Child safety

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Worthing

Do you love working with children and thrive on seeing their progression?

Are you a naturally resilient and empathetic person?

Could you benefit from working school hours and with a regular ongoing shift pattern?

This position could be exactly what you've been looking for!

A specialist SEN school for children with autism and complex needs is welcoming to join their expanding SEN Teaching Assistant team. No day is ever the same in this role, as you will see the young learners go from strength to strength, with a few hurdles to support them over along the way. You will experience various cognitive behaviours and learn different methods to overcome challenges.

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

• Working with teachers to support children with reading and writing
• Assisting with play‑related activities
• Ensuring the safety of the child/children you are allocation to work with
• Delivering personal care to children with more severe needs (feeding, cleaning, changing and toileting)

Why is SEN Teaching Assistant work such a great role?

• Initial and ongoing training is provided
• An excellent position for someone who has the ambition to become a teacher
• Fantastic working hours typically of 08:30-15:30 term‑time only
• Competitive rate of pay
• Having a really impacting contribution on the upbringing and development of a vulnerable child

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