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SEN Teaching Assistant

Classic Education

Crawley

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

25 days ago

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An incredible opportunity awaits as a SEN Teaching Assistant at a nurturing school dedicated to supporting children with social, emotional, and mental health challenges. This role promises a fulfilling experience, working closely with teachers and therapists to create a safe and engaging learning environment. You will play a vital role in preparing activities, ensuring safety, and fostering meaningful connections with children. With excellent career progression opportunities into care, psychology, or teaching, and a focus on training in behaviour management and communication strategies, this position is perfect for compassionate individuals ready to make a difference. Join a supportive team and enjoy a term-time schedule with plenty of holidays!

Career progression opportunities

Training in behaviour management

Training in communication strategies

Emergency aid training

Term-time only

Permanent employment opportunities

A genuine desire to work with children with special educational needs.
Grades A*-C in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) required.

Work alongside teachers and therapists to support children's learning.
Ensure safety of equipment and facilities for children.
Prepare activities and maintain an optimal learning environment.

Compassionate attitude

Proactive approach

Behaviour management

Communication strategies

GCSE Maths and English (A*-C)

DBS check

SEN Teaching Assistant - Crawley - April 2025

An incredible school for children aged 6-18 with social, emotional and mental health challenges are welcoming caring and compassionate individuals to apply for their position of SEN Teaching Assistant.

Key benefits of the SEN Teaching Assistant role:

Excellent for career progression into care, psychology or teaching
Lots of training available in behaviour management, communication strategies and emergency aid
Term-time only which means lots of holiday!
Permanent employment opportunities available

What can you expect to do on a daily basis as a SEN Teaching Assistant?

Work alongside teachers, therapists and other support staff
Ensure that equipment and facilities are safe for the children to use
Preparation of activities and tidying away after
Developing an understanding with a child to maintain an optimal learning environment
Report any safeguarding concerns promptly and accurately

What is required of you as a SEN Teaching Assistant?

A genuine desire to work with children with special education needs
A caring, compassionate and resilient nature
A 'can-do' attitude but also being pro-active rather than always waiting for direction
You will require a DBS check (which we can support you with)
You must not be barred from working with children
You will have grades A*-C in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

For further information about the role of SEN Teaching Assistant, apply now.

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