SEND Teaching Assistant – EYFS Support & Inclusion

West Sussex County Council; Crawley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Langley Green Primary School in Crawley, part of West Sussex County Council, invites applications for a Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEND. You will assist in delivering lessons, support social and learning development, and supervise during breaks. The role runs 35 hours weekly during term time, 8:15am–3:45pm, with a Grade 3 pay scale.

Safeguarding duties apply. Successful candidates should have GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade C or equivalent), be flexible, reliable, and eager to

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification of Grade C GCSE or equivalent for Maths and English.
• Be able to demonstrate a flexible attitude to work.
• Be reliable, enthusiastic, caring and motivated.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support to pupils with SEND or those requiring additional assistance.
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and physical development.
• Support individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
• Supervise pupils during non-teaching times (lunch, breaks, trips).
• Assist the teacher in delivering lessons and learning activities.
• Help maintain an orderly and positive classroom atmosphere.
• Prepare, organise, and maintain classroom materials and resources.
• Comply with safeguarding, health, and safety policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other staff to support pupil development.
• Provide some aspects of intimate care.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Patience and empathy

Flexible attitude

Reliable and enthusiastic

Team player

Education

GCSE Maths (Grade C or equivalent)

GCSE English (Grade C or equivalent)

Job description

Langley Green Primary School in Crawley, part of West Sussex County Council, invites applications for a Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEND. You will assist in delivering lessons, support social and learning development, and supervise during breaks. The role runs 35 hours weekly during term time, 8:15am–3:45pm, with a Grade 3 pay scale.

Safeguarding duties apply. Successful candidates should have GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade C or equivalent), be flexible, reliable, and eager to