Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)

Randstad Education; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Teach training provided

Modern resources and equipment

Opportunity for progression

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated special needs teaching assistant in Bognor Regis, starting September 2025. This is a permanent full-time role during term time (Monday-Friday 08:15-16:00) supporting learners with complex needs. Responsibilities include one-on-one and small group support, communication with parents, and participation in school events. The position offers modern resources, professional training, and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Direct SEN experience not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting SEN learners on a 1:1, small group, and classroom basis.
• Communicating with parents and carers about pupils’ progress.

Skills

Flexible

Resilient

Positive approach to supporting learners with SEN

Education

GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

Job description

The school is a part residential specialist institution providing award‑winning support for SEN learners from ages 5 to 19 with complex needs (including Autism, Asperger’s and other associated needs). We are seeking a dedicated special needs teaching assistant to join our team starting September 2025. Hours are Monday‑Friday 08:15‑16:00 during term time. The role is permanent.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Ideal candidates will be flexible, resilient and have a positive approach to supporting learners with SEN (direct SEN experience is not essential)

Benefits

• Permanent/full‑time Teaching Assistant role
• Team Teach training provided by Randstad Education or the school
• Modern resources and equipment including interactive whiteboards and iPads
• Superb and spacious classrooms and grounds
• Opportunity for progression from senior teaching assistant to skill development and other areas (therapies, inclusion support, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Supporting SEN learners on a 1:1, small group and classroom basis
• Communicating with parents and carers about pupils’ progress and participating in departmental meetings, parents’ evenings and whole‑school training events

Contact Bryony at 01293 527416 for questions or to discuss the role further.

This role is open to receiving applications over the next week. Within a week of the closing date, suitable candidates will be invited to a three‑stage interview process, followed by a final interview with school leadership.