SEN Teaching Assistant - MLD, ASD & Learning Difficulties

Term Time Teachers Ltd; Wealden; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to specialist SEN vacancies

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Flexible supply work available

Competitive rates

Weekly pay

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities across East Sussex

Potential to secure a permanent school

Job summary

Term Time Teachers Ltd is recruiting Secondary SEN Teaching Assistants to work across specialist schools and secondary settings in East Sussex. Immediate start for long-term/temporary positions.

You will support pupils aged approximately 11–19 with learning difficulties, autism, communication needs, and additional SEN, helping them access lessons and develop independence. Responsibilities include 1:1 and small-group support, differentiating activities, promoting independence, and supporting

Qualifications

• Experience in schools, colleges, SEN settings, youth work, care or support work.

Responsibilities

• 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting pupils within lessons
• Differentiating and adapting activities
• Encouraging independence
• Supporting communication
• Helping pupils develop life and social skills
• Supporting emotional regulation and behaviour with teachers and SEN teams

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

SEN experience

Communication skills

Job description

Location: East Sussex

Salary: £93-£110 per day, depending on experience

Contract: Full-time / Long-term / Supply

Start: Immediate and ongoing opportunities

Academics are currently recruiting Secondary SEN Teaching Assistants to work across specialist schools and secondary settings in East Sussex.

We're looking for candidates who are passionate about supporting young people aged approximately 11-19 with learning difficulties, autism, communication needs and additional SEN.

The pupils may have:

• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
• Autism / ASD
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Specific Learning Difficulties
• ADHD
• SEMH
• Behavioural needs
• EHCPs and individual learning plans

You could be supporting pupils with both their academic and personal development, helping them access lessons, develop independence and prepare for life beyond school.

Your responsibilities may include:

• 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting pupils within lessons
• Differentiating and adapting activities
• Encouraging independence
• Supporting communication
• Helping pupils develop life and social skills
• Supporting emotional regulation and behaviourWorking closely with teachers and SEN teams

We’re interested in candidates with experience in schools, colleges, SEN settings, youth work, care or support work.

Why join Academics?

• Access to specialist SEN vacancies
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Flexible supply work available
• Competitive rates
• Weekly pay
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities across East Sussex
• Potential to secure a permanent school position

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