SEND Teaching Assistant for Special Education

Teaching Personnel; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in the United Kingdom is seeking compassionate Teaching Assistants to support pupils with diverse needs across East Sussex. The role focuses on building confidence, regulating emotions and helping students engage with learning in and outside the classroom.

The ideal candidate will be patient, calm and resilient, with a passion for education and a willingness to work closely with teachers, therapists and support staff to make a real difference every day.

Qualifications

• Patience, calm and emotionally resilient.
• Enjoy building meaningful relationships.
• Wants a rewarding career where every day is different.
• Experience with children, young people or vulnerable adults is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Working alongside teachers, therapists and wider school staff.
• Promoting emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Helping young people engage with learning both inside and outside the classroom.
• Becoming a trusted, consistent adult within the school day.

Skills

Patience

Calm under pressure

Emotional resilience

Relationship-building

Desire to help children

Job description

Teaching Personnel in the United Kingdom is seeking compassionate Teaching Assistants to support pupils with diverse needs across East Sussex. The role focuses on building confidence, regulating emotions and helping students engage with learning in and outside the classroom.

The ideal candidate will be patient, calm and resilient, with a passion for education and a willingness to work closely with teachers, therapists and support staff to make a real difference every day.