Special Needs Teaching Assistant

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; Crowborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£75 referral voucher

Job summary

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant to support students aged 4-19 with a range of learning needs at an East Sussex county school. The role involves one-on-one and small-group support, implementing learning plans and promoting independence within inclusive classrooms.

You will work closely with teachers, therapists, and families to ensure holistic progress, with emphasis on empathy, resilience and a caring approach to enable every student to

Qualifications

• Previous experience in SEN is not compulsory, but beneficial.
• You must be passionate about education.
• Ability to think on the spot and respond to situations quickly.
• Be resilient, patient, caring and empathetic.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one or small group support for students with SEN.
• Assist with development and delivery of individual learning plans.
• Support students in academic and social settings, promoting independence and confidence.
• Foster an inclusive classroom environment and support diverse learning needs.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to ensure best outcomes for students.
• Monitor and track student progress, providing feedback to the teaching team.
• Assist with classroom management and maintain a positive atmosphere.
• Support use of equipment and resources to aid learning.
• Work with parents and outside agencies for holistic student support.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Resilience

Think on the spot

Caring

Passion for education

Tools

N/A

Job description

About the candidate: Successful Special Needs Teaching Assistant will ideally need to have previous experience, however this is not compulsory. You must be passionate about education Must be able to think on the spot Be resilient, patient, caring and empathetic About the school: This is an East Sussex County Council maintained special school catering to approximately 155 children aged 4-19 with a variety of complex learning needs, including moderate, severe, or profound and multiple learning difficulties. Some students also have additional physical and/or sensory impairments, including autism. Each child has an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP), which is tailored to their specific needs and curriculum-based targets. The school is committed to promoting independence and challenging students to achieve their best. The staff are highly trained to support a wide range of needs, and the school benefits from regular input from Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, and
Occupational Therapists through the Children's Integrated Therapy and Equipment Service (CITEs) within Kent NHS, commissioned by the local authority. Additionally, a Special Schools Nursing Sister from East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is on hand to support the health and wellbeing of the students. About the role: Provide one‑on‑one or small group support for students with special educational needs (SEN) Assist with the development and delivery of individual learning plans and strategies Support students in both academic and social settings, promoting independence and confidence Help students with their personal care needs as required Foster an inclusive classroom environment by supporting diverse learning styles Collaborate with teachers and other staff to ensure the best outcomes for students Monitor and track student progress, providing feedback to the teaching team Assist with classroom management and ensure a positive, respectful atmosphere Support the use of specialized equipment and
resources to aid students' learning Work closely with parents and outside agencies to ensure holistic support for students If you know someone that would be suitable for this role please refer them to us and as a thank you we will send you £75 high street vouchers Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy