Sen Teaching Assistant – Secondary School

Teach South; Rotherfield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay via PAYE

Full-time term-time position

September start

Professional development

Job summary

Teach South Kent is seeking a caring SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive secondary school in Bexhill, East Sussex, from November. The role involves supporting students with autism and helping them access learning in a mainstream environment.

Role includes 1:1 and small group support, collaboration with teachers, and promoting positive behaviour and social skills. Weekly PAYE payment at £105 per day, full-time, term-time with possible long-term opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people in education, care, or similar settings.
• Understanding of autism and additional learning needs is desirable but not essential.
• Patience, resilience and compassion are important.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with autism.
• Support pupils in the classroom and around the school.
• Collaborate with teachers to deliver engaging and accessible learning.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Help students develop independence, communication and social skills.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.

Skills

1:1 support for autism

Small group support

Classroom support

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Relationship building

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant (Autism Support) - Secondary School

Bexhill, East Sussex | Full Time | September Start | £105 per day (PAYE)

Teach South Kent is seeking a caring and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive secondary school in Bexhill from November. This full-time role involves supporting students with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), helping them to access learning, build confidence and achieve their potential in a mainstream secondary school environment.

If you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant (LSA), SEN Teaching Assistant, or have experience working with children or young people in education, care or support settings, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with autism.
• Support pupils both in the classroom and around the school.
• Work alongside teachers to deliver engaging and accessible learning.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Help students develop independence, communication and social skills.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.

About You

• Has experience supporting children or young people (school, SEN, care, youth work or similar).
• Has an understanding of autism and additional learning needs (experience is desirable but not essential).
• Is patient, resilient and compassionate.
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Is committed to helping every student succeed.

What We Offer

• £105 per day paid weekly via PAYE.
• Full-time, term-time position.
• September start.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant.
• Opportunities for professional development and future long-term or permanent roles.
• The chance to make a genuine difference to young people's lives every day.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Teaching Assistants or individuals looking to build a career in Special Educational Needs (SEN), education, psychology, youth work or pastoral support.

Teach South Kent is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all relevant safer recruitment checks.