SEN Teaching Assistant in Crawley)

Academics; Crawley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Training provided

Term-time only

Permanent opportunities

Job summary

Academics in Crawley is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with special educational needs from September 2026. You will work alongside teachers and therapists to create a safe, engaging learning environment and assist with daily activities.

Role requires a caring, proactive attitude, a DBS check (we can support you), and GCSEs in Maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent. Term-time hours and permanent opportunities may be available.

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to work with children with SEN.
• Caring, compassionate and resilient nature.
• Can-do attitude and pro-active approach.
• DBS check required (supported by us).
• Not barred from working with children.
• GCSE Maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Work with teachers, therapists and support staff.
• Ensure equipment and facilities are safe for children.
• Prepare activities and tidy up after sessions.
• Build positive relationship with each child to support learning.
• Report safeguarding concerns promptly and accurately.

Skills

Genuine desire to work with children w

Caring, compassionate, resilient

Can-do attitude, proactive

Education

GCSE Maths and English (A*-C)

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Crawley - September 2026

Key benefits of the SEN Teaching Assistant role:

• Excellent for career progression into care, psychology or teaching
• Lots of training available in behaviour management, communication strategies and emergency aid
• Term-time only which means lots of holiday!
• Permanent employment opportunities available

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

• Work alongside teachers, therapists and other support staff
• Ensure that equipment and facilities are safe for the children to use
• Preparation of activities and tidying away after
• Developing an understanding with a child to maintain an optimal learning environment
• Report any safeguarding concerns promptly and accurately

What is required of you as a SEN Teaching Assistant?

• A genuine desire to work with children with special education needs
• A caring, compassionate and resilient nature
• A 'can-do' attitude but also being pro-active rather than always waiting for direction
• You will require a DBS check (which we can support you with)
• You must not be barred from working with children
• You will have grades A*-C in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

For further information about the role of SEN Teaching Assistant, Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.