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Pink Tile Education Ltd · Education

Complex Needs Teaching Assistant

United Kingdom, Shoreham · Job Posted January 26, 2026

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Job Description

Complex Needs Teaching Assistant role in a mainstream primary school in Shoreham, providing hands-on, adaptive support for a child with complex needs. The position is temp-to-perm, starting ASAP, with hours from 8:30am to 3:30pm.

Job Responsibility

tuning into emotional cues and helping the child self-regulate
adjusting activities so learning feels accessible and achievable
reducing sensory overwhelm and creating a calm space when needed
working closely with teachers and external specialists
ensuring the pupil is safe, supported and included throughout the school day

Requirements

experienced in supporting complex SEN (ASD, sensory needs, communication differences, medical/physical needs, or behavioural challenges)
patient, grounded and consistent
quick to build trust, slow to judge
able to stay calm under pressure
confident working 1:1 and following personalised plans
reliable, professional and genuinely committed to long‑term support
holding a DBS on the Update Service or ready to apply right away

What we offer

a leadership team who truly value their support staff
thoughtful SEN practice and ongoing guidance
opportunities for training and development
a path into a permanent post after 12 weeks

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