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Sen Teaching Assistant

United Kingdom, Littlehampton Employment contract 89.00 - 95.00 GBP / Day · Job Posted June 11, 2026
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SEN Teaching Assistant: Make a Difference Every Day! Are you passionate about working with children and making a real impact? We're looking for enthusiastic Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistants to join an amazing team at a school dedicated to supporting autistic children. This is a truly rewarding opportunity where your contributions will directly help students learn, grow, and develop their potential. Why Join This Team? Meaningful Impact: Help autistic children thrive and reach their full potential. Supportive Environment: Work alongside a dedicated and collaborative team committed to providing the best support for students. Career Development: Access fully funded training and qualification opportunities, including RQF CACHE courses (Levels 2, 3 & 4) in Early Years, Learning Difficulties, and Teaching & Learning. Opportunities to complete Maths and English GCSEs are also available. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible, term-time only contracts. Your Role As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll be instrumental in creating a positive and effective learning environment: Classroom Support: Collaborate with teachers to deliver engaging lessons and support student learning. Student Champion: Provide individualized support, helping students with their academic, social, emotional, and personal care needs. Engaging Learning: Contribute to making learning exciting and accessible for every student. What We Offer Competitive Pay: £88.92-£100 per day Comprehensive Benefits: Thorough Induction Training covering autism, Behaviour Analysis, Safeguarding, Emergency Medication, Behaviour Management, and Personal/Intimate Care. Support and training for those interested in pursuing a teaching career. Term-time only working. Free uniform and DBS check. Company pension scheme enrollment. Staff well-being and support facilities. What We're Looking For A genuine passion for working with children with special needs and a desire to make a difference. A collaborative team player, eager to share ideas and work effectively with others. A proactive learner, keen to develop new skills and knowledge to best support students. GCSEs in Maths and English (Level 2/Grade C or above). A strong understanding of Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures. Access to your own transport.

Job Responsibility

  • Collaborate with teachers to deliver engaging lessons and support student learning
  • Provide individualized support, helping students with their academic, social, emotional, and personal care needs
  • Contribute to making learning exciting and accessible for every student

Requirements

  • GCSEs in Maths and English (Level 2/Grade C or above)
  • A genuine passion for working with children with special needs and a desire to make a difference
  • A collaborative team player, eager to share ideas and work effectively with others
  • A proactive learner, keen to develop new skills and knowledge to best support students
  • A strong understanding of Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures
  • Access to your own transport

Nice to have

  • CACHE level 1 or 2
  • CACHE level 2 or 3
  • early childhood studies degree
  • health and social care experience
  • health and social care qualifications (NVQ)
  • HLTA
  • NVQ level 2
  • NVQ level 3
  • NVQ level 4

What we offer

  • Training and education
  • Safeguarding
  • Prevent
  • Thorough Induction Training covering autism, Behaviour Analysis, Safeguarding, Emergency Medication, Behaviour Management, and Personal/Intimate Care
  • Support and training for those interested in pursuing a teaching career
  • Term-time only working
  • Free uniform and DBS check
  • Company pension scheme enrollment
  • Staff well-being and support facilities
  • Career Development: Access fully funded training and qualification opportunities, including RQF CACHE courses (Levels 2, 3 & 4) in Early Years, Learning Difficulties, and Teaching & Learning
  • Opportunities to complete Maths and English GCSEs
  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible, term-time only contracts
  • Referral Bonus

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