Senior TA for SEND & SEMH — Haywards Heath

Supply Desk Ltd; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Long-term opportunity

Dedicated consultant support

CPD opportunities

Term-time working

Job summary

Supply Desk is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a specialist educational setting in Haywards Heath. You will work with teaching staff to provide individual and small-group support for pupils with SEND, SEMH and additional learning needs, helping them engage and feel safe and ready to learn.

You’ll support learning, behaviour, and social development while collaborating with teachers to create a calm, inclusive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people
• Experience within 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 succeedA 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

Experience with children

SEND/SEMH knowledge

Patience and resilience

Communication and teamwork

Job description

Supply Desk is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a specialist educational setting in Haywards Heath. You will work with teaching staff to provide individual and small-group support for pupils with SEND, SEMH and additional learning needs, helping them engage and feel safe and ready to learn.

You’ll support learning, behaviour, and social development while collaborating with teachers to create a calm, inclusive classroom environment.