Teaching Assistant - High Special Needs

TN United Kingdom; Lewes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant in Lewes to support students with special educational needs and disabilities. This role is vital in creating an inclusive learning environment, where your compassion and adaptability can truly make a difference. You will provide tailored support, work closely with teachers, and help foster strong relationships with students to promote their self-confidence. If you are passionate about making a positive impact on young lives and have the necessary experience, this is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive team committed to educational excellence.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Supportive working environment

Free online safeguarding training

Qualifications

• Experience with special educational needs and disabilities is advantageous.
• Commitment to student well-being and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students with SEND in one-on-one or small group settings.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement personalized education plans.

Skills

Experience with SEND students

Excellent communication skills

Patience and caring approach

Flexibility in working

Education

Relevant qualifications for teaching assistant

Job description

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Teaching Assistant - High Special Needs, Lewes

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Client:

Protocol Education

Location:

Lewes, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Education

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

7

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Join out team as an SEND Teaching Assistant

Are you dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? Do you have a passion for providing tailored support to help these students thrive in an educational setting? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Teaching Assistant in a local school.

Role Overview:

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the diverse needs of students with special educational needs and disabilities. Your dedication, compassion and adaptability will contribute to creating an inclusive learning environment where every student can succeed.

About the school:

This School provides specialist education and support to young people who have social, emotional, cognitive and sensorial needs or may have been assessed as having a form of Neurodiversity or some form of Complex Trauma. All young people placed with us will have an Education Health Care Plan and may not be able to attend mainstream education at this time. Our aim is to provide a family style home where young people can also receive their education on site. Education is provided by an experienced teaching team who understand the barriers young people face in accessing school and learning when they have difficult and challenging life experiences, coupled with emotional and behavioural issues. This schoolis an independent specialist school providing high-quality, therapeutic and child-centred education to pupils from 10 to 19 years of age in Lewes, East Sussex. Our children come from a wide range of backgrounds, but all have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). Many will also have other Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with students with special educational need and disabilities is advantageous.
• A caring and patient approach, with a genuine commitment to the well-being and development of all students.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with students, teachers and parents effectively.
• Flexibility to work on a short-term or long-term basis as required by the schools.
• An understanding of various SEND conditions and the ability to adapt support strategies accordingly.

Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students with SEND
• Adapting strategies to meet individual needs.
• Collaborate with teachers to create and implement personalised education plans
• Assist in modifying curriculum materials to ensure accessibility for all students
• Foster strong relationships with students, promoting their self-confidence and engagement.
• Support classroom management and behaviour strategies to ensure a positive learning atmosphere.
• Contribute to the development of a safe and inclusive environment for all students.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and communicate updates to teachers.
• Competitive hourly rate of £ - £, commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ lives.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

If you’re ready to take on an exciting role as a SEND Teaching Assistant and contribute to the success of local students, we want to hear from you!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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