SEN Teaching Assistant Chichester £445 - £500 per week (Salary is dependant on experience and/or qualifications, this will be discussed at registration) ASAP - Ongoing Refer a friend scheme - £125 for both of you! The Role Are you passionate about making a real difference in children’s lives? As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting young learners with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and other additional learning requirements. Working closely with the class teacher, you’ll help create a positive, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment where every child can thrive. You’ll have the opportunity to work 1:1 with pupils, as well as support small group learning, helping children build confidence, resilience, and a love of learning. This is a long-term position, starting as soon as possible and continuing until the end of the academic year - an excellent opportunity to make a lasting impact and grow within a supportive team. The School Located in Chichester, this dedicated SEN school supports primary-aged pupils and is deeply committed to nurturing both academic and emotional development. The school prides itself on its caring, inclusive ethos, where every child’s wellbeing and potential are at the heart of everything they do. Many of our previous candidates have spoken highly of their experience here, describing it as a warm, welcoming, and rewarding environment where staff are truly valued and supported. Requirements To be considered for the role of SEN Teaching Assistant you will have: Friendly and nurturing qualities A caring, patient nature Well organised and flexible Strong behaviour management skills A DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service. Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are: Experience working with children, either in or out of an education setting. A passion and willingness to work in Education About Vision for Education The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group. Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. What Vision for Education offer As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive: Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria). Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period). Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to. FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates. Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme. Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support. Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. How to apply Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call on //email brighton @visionforeducation.co.uk. Alternatively, you can apply on the Vision for Education website and one our consultants will be in touch with you. visionsupport