SEN Teaching Assistant - Care Background

Term Time Teachers; Horam; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is partnering with specialist SEN settings in East Sussex to recruit dedicated individuals with care backgrounds to support children with additional needs in educational environments.

We welcome applicants from residential care, healthcare, and support roles who are patient, proactive, and passionate about helping others. Prior school experience is not mandatory; transferable skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in care or support work.
• Interest in working with children and young people with SEN.
• A patient, caring and adaptable approach.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with SEN in classroom or activity settings.
• Assist with personal care and daily living skills when needed.
• Work collaboratively with school staff to implement individual education plans.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Adaptable

Job description

Thinking about a change of career? Bring your care experience into education!

Have you got experience working in care or supporting individuals with additional needs, and fancy a new challenge?

Your skills could be exactly what we're looking for!

Here at Academics, we work closely with a number of specialist SEN schools across East Sussex who are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate and reliable individuals to join their teams on a full-time basis.

We're particularly interested in hearing from people with backgrounds in:

• Residential and adult care
• Healthcare and support work
• Autism and learning disability support
• Complex needs and personal care
• Mental health and behavioural support

Why make the move into education?

You can bring your existing skills and experience into a school environment, supporting children and young people with additional needs, helping them develop their confidence, independence and everyday skills.

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience in care, support work or a similar role.
• A patient, caring and adaptable approach.
• Someone reliable, proactive and passionate about supporting others.
• An interest in working with children and young people with SEN.

You don't necessarily need previous school experience - your transferable skills could be just what a specialist school needs!

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