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Sen teaching assistant - alternative provision (semh)

United Kingdom, Lancing 92.56 - 95.00 GBP / Day · Job Posted May 27, 2026
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We are seeking a resilient, empathetic, and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a long-term placement at our specialist Alternative Provision centre in Lancing. We firmly believe that education is a lifelong process. We acknowledge that there may have been obstacles and past events that have blocked our pupils' educational progress. With this in mind, our mission is to address both the social and emotional needs of our pupils alongside, and in conjunction with, their educational needs. If you are passionate about helping secondary-aged students overcome barriers to learning, this is the perfect opportunity to make a tangible impact.

Job Responsibility

  • Holistic Support: Provide 1:1 and small group intervention for pupils navigating social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges.
  • Tailored Learning: Assist in delivering personalised learning packages that accommodate past educational disruptions or medical needs.
  • De-escalation & Engagement: Use positive behaviour management strategies to defuse challenging behaviours and rebuild pupil confidence.
  • Inclusion Support: Collaborate with the wider class team, Blended Learning Team, and external inclusion partners to prepare students for their next educational chapter.

Requirements

  • Experience: A background supporting young people with SEN, SEMH, ADHD, or ASC (within an Alternative Provision, PRU, or mainstream inclusion setting is highly desirable).
  • Mindset: A non-judgmental, patient approach and a firm belief in "fresh starts."
  • Skills: Strong communication, resilience, and the ability to build quick, trusted rapport with disengaged teenagers.
  • Reliability: Commitment to a long-term role to provide vital stability for our students.
  • 121 teaching experience
  • ability to communicate with parents
  • ability to work well under pressure
  • able to inspire
  • be a role model
  • building rapport with children
  • career driven
  • communication
  • effective discipline
  • empathy
  • engaging
  • excellent time management
  • FMS experience
  • good behaviour management skills
  • good classroom management
  • good communication skills
  • good sense of humour
  • high expectations
  • keen to contribute to the life of the school
  • key stage 3 experience
  • key stage 4 experience
  • key stage 5 experience
  • knowledge of A-level specification
  • knowledge of curriculum
  • knowledge of GCSE specification
  • knowledge of subject
  • motivated
  • partake in extra curricular activities
  • passion for education
  • SEN experience
  • set clear objectives
  • SIMS experience
  • sixth form experience
  • teaching assistant experience
  • team player
  • work well autonomously
  • years 7-11 experience

What we offer

  • Competitive Pay: £92.56 - £95.00 per day (dependent on experience).
  • Stability: A guaranteed long-term position in a supportive, collaborative setting.
  • Professional Growth: Hands-on experience working alongside specialist inclusion teams and alternative education experts.
  • Impact: The opportunity to transform the educational path of young people who need it most.
  • training and education
  • Safeguarding & Prevent
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