Teaching Assistant

EduTalent Group; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading special education provider in Bexhill-on-Sea is seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to support students aged 5-19 with speech, language, and communication needs. The role involves working closely with a team to deliver tailored learning experiences that foster independence and emotional regulation. Ideal candidates will have experience with children with SEND and excellent communication skills. This position offers professional development opportunities and encourages a positive, values-driven work culture.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Term-time working pattern

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children and young people with SLCN and learning difficulties.
• Ability to adapt communication style for non-verbal students.
• Willingness to undertake specialist training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering supportive learning activities.
• Support communication and independence skills of pupils.
• Provide personal care and monitor student progress.

Skills

Experience with SLCN

Excellent communication skills

Patience and resilience

Collaborative teamwork

Strong organizational skills

Basic literacy and numeracy

Education

GCSE equivalent literacy and numeracy

Job description

EduTalent Group are looking for dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join a residential special school and college in Bexhill, East Sussex. This role is integral to supporting pupils and students aged 5-19 with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), learning difficulties, and other associated SEND. You will work closely with class teachers and the wider team to deliver tailored learning experiences that meet the individual needs of every student.

Key Duties

• Assisting with planning and delivering differentiated activities that meet the cognitive, sensory, communication, and physical needs of pupils and students.
• Supporting pupils' communication and independence skills, including implementing strategies devised by speech & language therapists, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists.
• Providing one-to-one and small group support, scaffolding learning, adapting resources, and promoting access for all students.
• Assisting with personal care, mobility support, and health/hygiene routines as required, always promoting dignity and respect.
• Monitoring, recording, and reporting pupil progress, behaviours, and emerging needs, working closely with the class teacher and SEND team.
• Promoting positive relationships with pupils, facilitating emotional regulation, social development, and inclusion, and contributing to a safe, caring environment.
• Contributing to team meetings, sharing best-practice strategies, and supporting colleagues in delivering inclusive practice.
• Upholding safeguarding, school policies, health & safety procedures, and promoting the school's values of community, respect, curiosity, perseverance, ambition, and kindness.

Requirements

• Experience of working with children and young people with SLCN, learning difficulties, and other associated SEND.
• Excellent communication skills, including adapting style for students who are non-verbal or use alternative communication systems.
• Patience, resilience, energy, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks in a dynamic specialist setting.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to GCSE level.
• Willingness to undertake training in specialist areas such as Makaton, PECS, sensory integration, or other augmentative communication systems.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of pupils and students.

Benefits

• The opportunity to work within a residential, values-driven school environment where your contribution makes a real difference to students' lives.
• Membership of a multi-disciplinary team including teachers, therapists, and specialists, with access to professional development and specialist training.
• A supportive culture where values such as kindness, ambition, and respect are embedded into daily life.
• Opportunities to develop your skills in a specialist SEND context and progress your career.
• Term-time working pattern (plus inset days) enabling a good work/life balance.
• Temp to perm opportunities.
• Enhanced safeguarding and welfare provisions and a strong, inclusive school community.