SEN Teaching Assistant — School Hours, Training & Impact

Academics; Worthing; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Term-time hours

Training provided

Job summary

Academics is looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant in Worthing to support children with autism and complex needs within a specialist school. You will work with teachers to support reading, writing and play activities, ensuring safety and assisting with personal care as needed.

The role offers school hours, term-time only, and opportunities to grow towards a teaching career while making a meaningful impact on vulnerable learners.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, ideally in SEN settings.
• Ability to support reading and writing activities and foster learning.
• Motivation to develop into a teaching role and support progress.

Responsibilities

• Work with teachers to support children with reading and writing.
• Assist with play-related activities to aid development.
• Ensure the safety of the child/children you are allocated to work with.
• Deliver personal care to children with more severe needs (feeding, cleaning, changing and toileting).

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Reading and writing support

Child safety

Job description

Academics is looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant in Worthing to support children with autism and complex needs within a specialist school. You will work with teachers to support reading, writing and play activities, ensuring safety and assisting with personal care as needed.

The role offers school hours, term-time only, and opportunities to grow towards a teaching career while making a meaningful impact on vulnerable learners.