SEND Teaching Assistant (Initially in our EYFS)

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

Teaching Assistant supporting pupils with SEND

Job Purpose

To support teachers in delivering high-quality teaching and learning, helping students achieve their full potential in a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support to pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (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 (e.g., 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.

SEND Teaching Assistant vacancy (initially in the EYFS)

35 hours per week

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work within the friendly team in our multicultural school.

This role will involve working directly with pupils with special educational needs.

The Post is for 35 hours per week, term time, starting at 8.15am and finishing at 3.45pm, five days per week. Pay Scale, Grade 3.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a 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.
• Patience, empathy, and a passion for supporting pupils.
• Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively as part of a team.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory references and Disclosure and Barring checks.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Safeguarding Statement

Langley Green Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

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