Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant – Bognor
Location: Bognor
Salary: £89 – £95 per day
Contract Type: Full-time
Start Date: Immediate
About the School
This primary school in Bognor is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for all pupils, including those with special educational needs (SEN). The school focuses on personalised learning, pupil well-being, and academic progress, ensuring every child feels valued and supported. Staff work collaboratively to implement effective strategies for behaviour, learning, and communication, creating a safe and structured environment where pupils can thrive and build confidence.
About the Role
The SEN Teaching Assistant will play a key role in supporting pupils with additional needs, helping them access the curriculum and develop independence. You will work closely with teachers and SEN specialists to deliver interventions, provide 1:1 support, and contribute to a calm, inclusive learning environment. Your support will help pupils reach their full potential and positively impact their educational experience.
Responsibilities
* Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEN.
* Assist teachers in planning and delivering lessons tailored to individual pupil needs.
* Support pupils’ social, emotional, and communication development.
* Implement and follow individual education plans (IEPs) and monitor progress.
* Assist with personal care needs where required, ensuring dignity and sensitivity.
* Help maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes engagement and confidence.
Qualifications and Skills
* Experience working with children with SEN or additional learning needs.
* Understanding of child development, behaviour support, and communication strategies.
* Ability to work collaboratively within a team and follow teacher guidance.
* Patient, empathetic, and proactive in supporting pupils.
* Right to work in the UK and willingness to complete all relevant safer recruitment checks.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
To Apply
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK, a current CV including full employment history and references, and be prepared to undertake an Enhanced DBS check (or provide one registered on the Update Service).
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘SEN Teaching Assistant’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.