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SEN Teaching Assistant

United Kingdom, Crawley 89.00 - 95.00 GBP / Day · Job Posted May 18, 2026
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SEN Teaching Assistant | Specialist Education Support. Location: Crawley. Pay: £90.00 - £95.00 per day. Contract: Full-Time / Long-Term (Term Time Only). Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 15:30 (approx.). The Opportunity: Are you driven by the desire to make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs? We are looking for resilient, empathetic, and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join specialist educational teams across Crawley. This isn't just a 'fill-in' role; we are looking for individuals who crave stability and want to build deep, meaningful bonds with their pupils. You will be a cornerstone of their development, helping students with complex needs-including Autism (ASD), ADHD, and SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health)-to flourish both in and out of the classroom.

Job Responsibility

  • Dedicated 1:1 support
  • EHCP delivery
  • Emotional regulation
  • Social advocacy
  • Multidisciplinary teamwork
  • Holistic care

Requirements

  • Proven experience in supporting pupils with SEN (Autism, ADHD, SEMH, or MLD)
  • True resilience
  • Commitment to a long-term consistent position
  • Communication skills to build rapport with children, colleagues, and parents
  • Ideally a Level 2 or 3 TA qualification or significant equivalent experience

What we offer

  • Competitive daily pay rate of £90.00 - £95.00
  • Access to specialised SEN training and CPD opportunities
  • Guaranteed Monday to Friday schedule with school holidays off
  • Purpose-driven work witnessing a child's progress over an academic year

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