SEN Teaching Assistant - Autism & SEMH

Term Time Teachers; Robertsbridge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Academics in East Sussex is seeking passionate SEN Teaching Assistants to support a specialist primary setting for ages 5-11 with Autism, ASC and SEMH. The role involves 1:1 and small-group work, helping with emotional regulation and social skills.

You will work closely with teachers and other professionals in a nurturing, structured environment. Flexible and long-term placements available, with pay determined by qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with Autism or SEMH.
• Calm, patient and empathetic approach.
• Confident managing challenging behaviour positively.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships and adapt to needs.
• Experience in schools or related settings is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Support emotional regulation and sensory processing needs.
• Build trusting relationships through patience and positive encouragement.
• Help pupils develop communication and social skills.
• Support a structured, therapeutic learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers and other professionals to meet needs.

Skills

Calm patience

Empathy

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Adaptability

Communication skills

Job description

Robertsbridge, East Sussex

Make a difference where it matters most.

Academics are recruiting passionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to support a specialist primary setting in East Sussex, working with children aged 5-11 with Autism (ASC), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and associated learning difficulties.

Many of the children we support have faced challenges within mainstream education and need a consistent, nurturing adult who can help them feel safe, understood and confident in their learning.

The Role:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Supporting children with emotional regulation, anxiety and sensory processing difficulties.
• Building trusting relationships through patience, consistency and positive encouragement.
• Helping pupils develop communication, social skills and independence.
• Supporting a structured, therapeutic and engaging learning environment.
• Working collaboratively with teachers and other professionals to meet individual needs.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience supporting children with Autism, ASC or SEMH.
• A calm, patient and empathetic approach.
• Confidence managing challenging behaviour with a positive, understanding approach.
• Someone who can build meaningful relationships and adapt to individual needs.
• A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning.
• Experience in a school, specialist provision, youth work, residential care or a similar support role would be beneficial.

Why Work with Academics?

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Local opportunities across East Sussex.
• Flexible and long-term placements available.
• A dedicated SEN recruitment consultant supporting you throughout your journey.

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