SEN Teaching Assistant Behavioural Support (Primary)
Location: Brighton & Surrounding Areas
Start Date: September 2025
Hours: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible supply options
Salary: £13.70 £14.50 per hour
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children who need extra support? Do you have the patience, empathy and resilience to support pupils with behavioural needs?
At Supply Desk, we re working closely with several supportive primary schools across Brighton, and we re looking for dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants (SENTAs) to provide behavioural support to pupils with additional needs.
Whether you have prior experience or are new to the role, if you re calm under pressure and committed to helping every child succeed we d love to hear from you.
What You ll Be Doing:
* Supporting pupils with behavioural and emotional needs, often on a one-to-one basis
* Building positive, trusting relationships with children who need extra support
* Working closely with class teachers and SENCOs to implement behaviour strategies
* Promoting a safe, structured and nurturing environment
* Encouraging pupils to develop self-regulation, confidence and positive social skills
* Helping to reduce barriers to learning and ensure inclusion in the classroom
About You:
* You re passionate about supporting children with additional and behavioural needs
* You remain calm, patient and professional in challenging situations
* Experience in a similar role or in SEN settings is highly desirable
* You re emotionally resilient, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* You re a team player flexible, reliable and ready to make an impact
What We Offer:
* Flexible working patterns to suit your schedule
* Opportunities to work in a range of welcoming and inclusive schools
* Competitive hourly rates and ongoing support from your consultant
* Free CPD and behaviour management training opportunities
* A chance to make a real difference in the lives of children who need it most
Ready to make a positive impact?
Join Supply Desk and be part of something meaningful supporting Brighton s young learners to thrive, grow, and succeed.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and relevant referencing.
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