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Sen teaching assistant

United Kingdom, Crawley · Job Posted May 14, 2026
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SEN Teaching Assistant | Crawley Area Location: Crawley Daily Rate: £89.00 - £95.00 Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time The Mission Are you driven by the desire to break down barriers for students with complex learning needs? We are recruiting for a specialized provision in the Horley/Crawley area dedicated to students with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs). Our goal is simple: to nurture independent learners and provide them with the vital tools they need for a successful transition into adulthood. The Student Profile You will be a key support figure for students (up to age 19) navigating a variety of complex needs, including: SEMH: Social, Emotional, and Mental Health challenges. Neurodiversity: Autism (ASC) and ADHD. Learning & Communication: Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) and Speech & Language needs. Behavioral Needs: Supporting students with Attachment Disorders and Oppositional Defiance with a "trauma-informed" approach.

Job Responsibility

  • Delivering 1:1 and small-group learning activities specifically designed to meet individual EHCP targets
  • Providing a steady, calming presence to help students manage anxiety and social hurdles
  • Empowering students to develop the practical independence required for life beyond the classroom
  • Collaborating with local authorities and specialists to ensure every child receives holistic, wrap-around support

Requirements

  • Resilient
  • Informed (solid understanding of SEMH and Autism or a deep desire to specialize in this field)
  • Empathetic
  • Proactive
  • ability to track progression in attainment
  • background in youth work
  • behaviour management
  • building relationships
  • classroom management
  • communication
  • de-escalation techniques
  • empathy
  • experience in administering medication
  • experience in managing challenging behaviour
  • experience with autism spectrum disorders
  • experience with learning difficulties
  • experience with social emotional mental health
  • inclusiveness
  • manual handling
  • marking
  • mentor experience
  • personal care experience
  • planning
  • resilience
  • restraint training
  • speech and language therapy experience

What we offer

  • Referral Bonus
  • training and education

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