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SEN Teaching Assistant – Worthing

Location: Worthing, West Sussex
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £93-£100 a day  
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and helping them reach their full potential?

Teaching Personnel are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Worthing. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about education and enjoys making a positive difference in the lives of young people.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and the wider support team to provide tailored support to pupils with a range of additional needs. You may be supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or within small groups, helping them to access learning and develop their confidence, independence and social skills.

Responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN.
• Supporting pupils with their academic, social and emotional development.
• Helping to implement individual support and learning plans.
• Promoting positive behaviour and encouraging independence.
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals.
• Creating a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Supporting pupils to engage positively with classroom activities.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about working with children and young people.
• Patient, empathetic and understanding.
• Confident supporting pupils with additional needs.
• A strong communicator and team player.
• Reliable, adaptable and committed to making a difference.
• Ideally experienced in an educational, care or SEN setting, although relevant transferable experience will also be considered.

Experience supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH, communication difficulties or complex learning needs would be advantageous.

Why Work Through Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Access to a wide range of local schools and opportunities.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The chance to make a genuine difference to pupils' lives.
• Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities.

If you are enthusiastic about supporting children with SEN and are looking for your next opportunity in Worthing, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% 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.
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