SEN Teaching Assistant

Supply Desk; Worthing; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational support service is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for a primary school in Brighton. The role involves working with children who have Special Educational Needs (SEN) to offer tailored support. Ideal candidates should have a nurturing attitude, understanding of EHCPs, and preferably experience in working with children. This full-time, term-time position offers opportunities to make a significant impact on children's lives.

Benefits

Ongoing training in SEN best practices

Supportive leadership

Warm and inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Strong interest in supporting children with SEN including ASD.
• Sound understanding of differentiation and inclusive practice.
• Previous experience working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality support to pupils with EHCPs.
• Collaborate with staff and professionals to aid children's learning.

Skills

Experience supporting children with SEN

Understanding of EHCPs

Use of alternative communication tools

Nurturing and proactive attitude

Job description

Learning Support Assistant – SEN Focus

Brighton

Full-Time | Term-Time Only

£89.05 - 96.50 per day

Are you passionate aboutinclusive educationand supporting children withSpecial Educational Needs? Supply Desk are looking for a dedicatedLearning Support Assistantto join a welcoming primary school in Brighton that we are partnered with, and provide high-quality,tailored supportto pupils withEHCPs.

You’ll work closely with children who need additional help withcommunication, emotional regulation, and access to learning—using effective andstructured routines, behaviour management techniques, and a nurturing approach to help them thrive.

You'll collaborate with experienced staff and external professionals, ensuring every child receives theregulated supportthey need to flourish both academically and emotionally.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Experience or strong interest in supporting children with SEN, including ASD, speech & language needs, or SEMH.

• A sound understanding ofEHCPs,differentiation, and inclusive classroom practice.

• Confident using alternativecommunicationtools and adapting teaching throughscaffolding.

• A nurturing, proactive attitude and ability to work as part of a collaborative support team.

We Offer:

• A warm, inclusive school environment rooted in positivity and progress.

• Ongoing training in SEN best practices and communication approaches.

• A supportive leadership team that values every member of staff.

• Opportunities to make a real impact in children's lives every single day.

Requirements:

• References for the past 2 years.

• An Enhanced DBS Check on the update service (we can support you in applying for one).

• 6 months of previous experience working with children preferred.

If you believe in the power ofinclusive educationand are ready to make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of something exceptional. Please send your CV to [e-mail]