Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant

Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant

Location: Chichester

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant

Hours: 8:30-3:30, Monday – Friday, Term Time Only

Are you looking to make a positive difference in a rewarding educational environment? We are seeking an experienced SEN TA to join a supportive school community where you will work closely with students requiring tailored educational support. This role is ideal for a dedicated professional who can adapt lessons to various abilities, provide structure, and manage behaviour effectively. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working on a 1:1 basis, in small groups, and across the classroom, fostering a constructive atmosphere for all students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Modify and adapt lesson plans to meet the diverse learning needs and abilities of students.
• Implement effective behaviour management strategies, using visual aids and routine to support students’ engagement.
• Provide personalised support in 1:1 settings, small groups, and across the classroom as required.
• Facilitate speech and language development through specific exercises and engaging learning materials.
• Communicate with staff to ensure a cohesive approach to student support and wellbeing.
• Uphold and follow school policies on safeguarding and behaviour management.

Essential Experience/Attributes:

• Previous experience working with children that have special educational needs.
• Experience working with students with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), and speech and language delays.
• 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 in 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.