Bank/ Flexi Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant (SEND, Behaviour Support)
Location: Worthing

Pay: £84 – £97
Hours: 08:30 to 15:30

We are seeking a compassionate and resilient Teaching Assistant to work with primary and secondary-aged pupils who have special educational needs or social, emotional, and mental health challenges. The successful candidate will support students in managing their behaviour, following established behaviour and care plans, and contributing to a positive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students in managing their behaviour in the classroom and during school activities.
• Follow behaviour and care plans to meet each pupil’s needs.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students to foster a supportive environment.
• Assist in adapting routines to help students feel comfortable and engaged.
• Monitor and provide feedback on students’ progress and behaviour.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to create a positive classroom setting.

Essential Experience/Attributes:

• Experience working with those who have special educational needs or behavioural challenges.
• Familiarity with behaviour management techniques.
• A DBS check registered on the update service or a willingness to obtain one.
• A patient, empathetic, and nurturing attitude.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations and adapt to meet the needs of pupils.
• Understanding of the school’s safeguarding and behaviour policies.

Preferred Qualifications:
Qualifications in education, special educational needs, counselling, or psychology are beneficial but not required.

If you are passionate about supporting children and wish to explore this role further, please apply now!

Pink Tile Education, their schools, and candidates all share the view of “Best Fit, Every Time,” and our role is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers. Please note the pay is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday.

We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application may have been unsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply for positions that you may see in the future. Alternatively, please check missed calls and all your email folders as it may have been that we have tried to reach you. Thank you.