About the role
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
Start Date: ASAP
Location: East Grinstead
Salary: £450 – £500 per week
Contract Type: Full-time or Temporary Positions Available
Refer a friend scheme- £125 for both of you, unlimited referrals!
Make a Real Difference – Join Our Team as a SEN Teaching Assistant
Are you energised by a varied role where no two days are the same – and where you can make a real difference in a child’s life?
We’re on the lookout for dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to join our warm, inclusive school communities across East Sussex. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a genuinely rewarding environment, where your support will shape educational journeys and leave a lasting impact.
About the Role
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with classroom teachers to support children with a wide range of needs, including ASC, ADHD, SEMH and learning difficulties.
Your role may involve:
1. One-to-one or small group support
2. Assisting with personal care tasks such as feeding and toileting
3. Encouraging independence and confidence in pupils
4. Helping to create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment
What We’re Looking For
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
5. Experience supporting children with SEND across various age groups
6. A patient, empathetic, and encouraging approach
7. A genuine passion for helping children to thrive and reach their potential
8. The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff alike
Whether you're looking to develop your career in education or bring existing experience to a new role, we welcome applications from individuals with a caring nature and a strong commitment to supporting young learners.
Ready to Start Your Next Chapter?
Apply now to be part of a passionate team dedicated to making education accessible and meaningful for every child.
What we offer
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:
9. Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
10. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
11. Social and networking events.
12. Pension contributions.
13. CPD to help with your professional development.
14. Access to a dedicated consultant.
About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.
We’re part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024
We 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.