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Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant

United Kingdom, Haywards Heath 92.56 - 95.00 GBP / Day · Job Posted July 06, 2026
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Job Description

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in creating a stable, supportive environment for our pupils. This is a opportunity for someone who wants to move away from "one-size-fits-all" education and focus on what children truly need.

Job Responsibility

  • Supporting primary-aged boys with complex SEMH and ASC needs
  • Working collaboratively with therapists and support teams to meet EHCP requirements
  • Personalising your approach to suit different learning styles and sensory needs
  • Maintaining a safe, respectful, and encouraging classroom atmosphere

Requirements

  • A resilient, patient, and empathetic nature
  • Experience or a strong interest in SEMH and ASC
  • The ability to build trust with pupils who may have had negative experiences with education
  • A commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of children
  • 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

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
  • Referral Bonus
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