Teaching Assistant (SEN)

Teaching Personnel; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

SEN training

Career development

East Grinstead placements

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting SEN Support Staff for schools in East Grinstead starting September 2026. This role focuses on supporting students with autism, SEMH and speech and language needs, helping them progress through personalised interventions and building strong, trusting relationships.

Ideal candidates bring childcare or education experience, a calm and nurturing approach, and excellent communication skills to make a real difference in young people's lives.

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare, support work, youth work, or education (formal or voluntary).
• Calm, nurturing, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students with autism, SEMH, and speech and language needs.
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and self-regulation.
• Delivering personalised, tailored interventions.
• Building positive, trust-based relationships with students.

Skills

Childcare experience

Support work

Education experience

Job description

For students with autism, speech and language needs, or social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges, the right support person can be truly life-changing. Teaching Personnel is recruiting SEN Support Staff for schools in East Grinstead starting September 2026.

We are looking for warm, resilient individuals who understand that progress is not always measured in grades - sometimes it is a smile, a new friendship, or the confidence to try again.

YOUR KEY FOCUS AREAS

• Supporting students with autism, SEMH, and speech and language needs
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and self-regulation
• Delivering personalised, tailored interventions
• Building positive, trust-based relationships with students

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Experience in childcare, support work, youth work, or education (formal or voluntary)
• Calm, nurturing, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Enthusiasm for making a real difference to young people's lives

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN

• Competitive weekly pay via PAYE
• Specialist SEN training and ongoing professional development
• Clear career development pathways in education
• Local placements in East Grinstead schools