Teaching Assistant
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6years
18000 - 25000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
EduTalent Group is proud to be hiring for a number of dynamic and compassionate Teaching Assistants to support learners with special educational needs (SEN) in an inclusive and supportive setting in West Sussex.
You will assist Class and Subject Teachers in delivering effective creative and responsive lessons tailored to the needs of young people with emotional behavioural social and communication difficulties. Your support will help promote a safe engaging and therapeutic learning environment where each pupil can thrive both socially and academically.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in classroom teaching and learning adapting to the needs of individual pupils
Support the behaviour management strategies set by teaching staff
Supervise and engage with students during lessons breaks and lunchtimes
Provide 1:1 support or small group interventions as directed by the teacher
Help maintain a clean safe and stimulating classroom environment
Escort and support students during off-site activities including driving the school van or personal vehicle if needed
Contribute to lesson preparation and manage classroom-related paperwork
Communicate with staff and management to support school culture and uphold school policies
Be proactive in professional development including mandatory training
Model and promote respectful caring relationships within the school community
Requirements
Essential:
Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or working towards certification
GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths
Full current driving licence
Experience working with children or young people with emotional behavioural or social communication needs
Strong literacy and numeracy skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues
Good IT skills
Understanding of the challenges and needs of SEN learners
Motivation to support and care for children and young people
Emotional resilience and ability to manage challenging behaviours
Positive authoritative presence with clear personal boundaries
Desirable:
Degree or equivalent higher education qualification
Experience in a teaching assistant or education support role
Skills in games sports or creative physical engagement
Experience driving a school van or transporting students
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Term-time only position
- Small class sizes with strong staff-to-student ratios
- 6 annual seminar (inset) days for training and reflection
- Inclusive supportive team environment
- Real impact on young learners lives and well-being
- Opportunities to contribute to an innovative SEN provision
Essential: Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or working towards certification GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths Full, current driving licence Experience working with children or young people with emotional, behavioural, or social communication needs Strong literacy and numeracy skills Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues Good IT skills Understanding of the challenges and needs of SEN learners Motivation to support and care for children and young people Emotional resilience and ability to manage challenging behaviours Positive, authoritative presence with clear personal boundaries Desirable: Degree or equivalent higher education qualification Experience in a teaching assistant or education support role Skills in games, sports, or creative physical engagement Experience driving a school van or transporting students
Education
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Desired
Employment Type
Full Time
