Teaching Assistant

Location: Bognor
Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Hours: Full-time (Term Time)
Start Date: January (with the opportunity to meet the school beforehand)

A primary school in Bognor is seeking a Learning Support Assistant with robust, hands-on SEN experience to join their team from January. This is not a role for someone looking to gain initial exposure; the school requires a candidate who can confidently draw upon significant prior experience supporting children with a range of additional needs. Whether gained in a school setting, care environment, or other areas working with vulnerable individuals, your background must demonstrate a strong understanding of how to effectively engage and support pupils requiring extra help.

The chosen candidate will assist children who face barriers to learning, adapting resources and teaching approaches to help them thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. If you have proven success in SEN-focused roles, this is an excellent opportunity to bring your skills to a dedicated, supportive educational setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to children with a range of SEN needs, ensuring their inclusion in classroom activities.
• Implement tailored learning strategies and interventions as directed by teachers and the SENCo.
• Assist in developing children’s social, emotional, and communication skills.
• Adapt resources and approaches to meet individual pupil needs, helping them access the curriculum.
• Monitor and record progress, communicating observations to relevant staff members.
• Contribute to creating a nurturing and structured classroom environment that promotes confidence, independence, and positive attitudes to learning.

Essential Experience/Attributes:

• Proven experience working with children or young people with SEN (this can be from a school, care, or other relevant setting).
• Ability to use initiative, remain flexible, and adapt approaches to meet the needs of each child.
• Strong communication skills, working effectively as part of a team and building rapport with pupils.
• Understanding of strategies to support children with varying needs, including difficulties with communication, social skills, or behaviour.
• A DBS check registered on the update service or willingness to obtain one.
• Relevant qualifications in SEN or child development are desirable but not essential.

If you have the experience and commitment to help children achieve their potential, apply now and take the first step towards joining a dedicated school community in Bognor!

Important Notice: To successfully apply for the above position, you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality, and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Pink Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. During the application process, you will be required to:

– Provide details for reference checks before employment.
– Provide an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one (which Pink Tile can assist with).

Pink Tile Education, their schools, and candidates share the view of “Best Fit, Every Time,” ensuring each candidate placed positively impacts their new team. Pay is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday.

We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. Due to the volume of applications, we may not reply individually. If you haven’t heard from us within this time, your application may have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We encourage you to apply for future positions that match your experience. Alternatively, please check missed calls and all email folders as we may have tried to reach you. Thank you.