SEND & SEMH Teaching Assistant – Long-Term (In-Person)

Supply Desk Ltd; Handcross; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Full-time, term-time working

Long-term opportunity

CPD / training opportunities

Support from Supply Desk consultant

Job summary

Supply Desk Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a specialist educational setting in the Haywards Heath area.

You will work alongside teaching staff to provide individual and small-group support for pupils with SEND, SEMH and other learning needs. This full-time, term-time role offers 36 hours per week with daily pay in the £85-£105 range, long-term opportunities, and access to CPD training.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Experience in a school, specialist or support setting is desirable.
• An understanding of SEND, SEMH or additional learning needs.
• Patient, calm and resilient when supporting challenging situations.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Positive, proactive and committed to helping children succeed.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to support learning and development.
• Provide support for pupils with SEMH and additional learning needs.
• Help implement positive behaviour strategies.
• Build trusting and positive relationships with pupils.
• Create a calm, structured and supportive learning environment.
• Support pupils to develop confidence, independence and resilience.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Adapt activities and resources to meet individual needs.
• Work as part of a supportive wider education team.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience

Resilience

Relationship building

Job description

Supply Desk Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a specialist educational setting in the Haywards Heath area.

You will work alongside teaching staff to provide individual and small-group support for pupils with SEND, SEMH and other learning needs. This full-time, term-time role offers 36 hours per week with daily pay in the £85-£105 range, long-term opportunities, and access to CPD training.