SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant 
Location: Worthing
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Hours: Full-time (Term Time Only), including midday meals supervision

A primary school in Worthing is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to provide focused 1:1 support for pupils with a variety of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges. You will also supervise midday meals, ensuring pupils remain safe, engaged, and supported throughout the school day. This role involves working both on a one-to-one basis and within small groups, adapting to each child’s unique requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Offer 1:1 assistance to pupils who require extra help with learning tasks, behaviour management, or emotional regulation
• Support small group interventions to address shared needs and encourage cooperative learning
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the particular needs of children with ASC, ADHD, and SEMH challenges, adapting strategies accordingly
• Supervise pupils during midday meals, promoting a positive and inclusive environment
• Collaborate with class teachers, the SENCo, and other staff to ensure continuity of support
• Monitor and record pupil progress, communicating observations to inform ongoing strategies

Essential Experience/Attributes:

• Proven experience supporting children with ASC, ADHD, and SEMH needs
• Ability to show a clear understanding of how these needs impact learning and behaviour, and ways to address them
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• A DBS check on the update service or willingness to obtain one
• Calm, patient, and flexible approach, capable of adapting to a variety of situations and pupil needs

If you have the passion and insight to guide pupils with additional needs toward success, apply now to join our supportive school community in Worthing!

Important Notice: To successfully apply for the above position, you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. 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 share the view of “Best Fit, Every Time,” ensuring every candidate placed has a positive impact on their new team. Pay is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday.

We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. If you have not heard from us by then, your application may have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We encourage you to apply for other positions in the future, and also check for missed calls or emails in case we have tried to reach you. Thank you.