Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (Special Educational Needs)
Location: Lingfield, West Sussex
Salary: £20,020 - £24,500 per annum (Depending on Experience)
Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time Available
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:15 PM
Start Date: Immediate / ASAP
About the Role Are you looking for a rewarding career as an SEN Teaching Assistant where you can make a real difference in young people's lives?
An award-winning special educational needs (SEN) school in Lingfield, West Sussex is seeking a compassionate and resilient Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 5-16 (Primary and Secondary). You will work alongside experienced educators to support learners with complex needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), and non-verbal communication needs.
This large, inclusive SEN provision supports over 100 students and is renowned for its fun, safe, and supportive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
- 1:1 and Group Support: Assist primary and secondary SEN students with academic tasks, social interaction, and emotional regulation.
- Behaviour Management: Help draft and implement individual behaviour plans (IBPs) to support safe and productive learning environments.
- Progress Tracking: Monitor and record learner progress, reporting feedback to the class teacher and SENCO.
- Team Collaboration: Work alongside class teachers, therapists, and support staff to deliver tailored educational programs.
- Safe Learning Environment: Maintain a safe, inclusive space where neurodivergent students feel empowered to succeed.
Requirements & Skills
- Experience or strong interest in working with Special Educational Needs (SEN), Autism (ASC), or ADHD.
- Patience, empathy, and strong de-escalation skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary school team.
- Team Teach certification is desirable (Free Team Teach training provided by Randstad Education).
- Must hold valid eligibility to work in the UK and pass enhanced DBS compliance checks.
Benefits & What We Offer
- Free CPD & Training: Access free Team Teach qualification and continuous professional development.
- Career Growth: Clear pathways for career progression and potential permanent school contracts.
- Supportive Leadership: Join an established, highly experienced SEN leadership team.
- Flexibility: Full-time and part-time options available across a wider network of schools in West Sussex.
How to Apply Ready to take the next step in your educational career? Contact Bryony di Cara today for a confidential chat about this role and other teaching assistant jobs in West Sussex.
- Phone: 01293 527416
- Email: bryony.dicara@randstadeducation.co.uk
Randstad Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates are subject to standard compliance checks, including an Enhanced DBS check.
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