Teaching Assistant – SEN

Location: Burgess Hill
Job Title: Teaching Assistant (SEN ADHD)
Hours: 08:30 to 15:30

We are looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to work with KS1 and KS2 children with high needs ADHD in Burgess Hill. Candidates must have experience working with children or young adults with ADHD, whether through paid employment, personal experience, or volunteering. Experience with challenging behaviours and individuals who struggle to focus and follow routines is essential. The candidate must be able to support children in their daily activities and learning, using creative methods tailored to individual interests to keep them engaged.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support children with ADHD in their daily activities and learning.
• Create engaging activities that cater to individual learning styles and interests.
• Work closely with teachers to develop and adapt learning resources.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Monitor and report on student progress and behaviour.
• Encourage social interaction and engagement among students.

Essential Experience/Attributes:

• Previous experience working with children that have special educational needs.
• Experience working with high needs ADHD and challenging behaviours.
• A DBS check registered on the update service or a willingness to obtain one.
• A patient, empathetic, and nurturing approach.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work within a team.
• The ability to be adaptable, remain calm in challenging situations, and respond to the needs of the pupils.
• Must be able to understand and follow the school’s safeguarding procedures and behavioural policies.
• Qualifications relating to education, special educational needs, counselling, or psychology are not essential but will be looked upon favourably.

If you are interested or wish to discuss this role further, apply now!

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 us to complete 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 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.