1:1 SEN Support Assistant – East Grinstead
Location: East Grinstead
Salary: £90 – £100 per day
Contract Type: Part-Time
Start Date: Immediately
About the School
This school in East Grinstead is dedicated to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all pupils, with a particular focus on those with special educational needs (SEN). The school places great emphasis on pupil well-being, personalised learning, and social development, ensuring every child feels valued and is able to achieve their potential. Staff work collaboratively to implement strategies for learning, behaviour, and communication, fostering a safe and structured environment where pupils can develop confidence and independence.
About the Role
The 1:1 SEN Support Assistant will provide targeted support to an individual pupil with additional needs, helping them access the curriculum and achieve their learning goals. Working closely with teachers and SEN staff, you will deliver personalised interventions, support classroom activities, and contribute to a calm, inclusive, and structured learning environment. Your role will have a direct and meaningful impact on the pupil’s academic and personal development.
Responsibilities
* Provide 1:1 support for a pupil with SEN, ensuring their learning needs are met.
* Assist teachers in planning and delivering personalised learning activities.
* Support the pupil’s social, emotional, and communication development.
* Implement and follow individual education plans (IEPs) and track progress.
* Assist with personal care needs where required, maintaining dignity and sensitivity.
* Contribute to a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages confidence and engagement.
Qualifications and Skills
* Experience supporting children with SEN or additional learning needs.
* Understanding of child development, behaviour support, and communication strategies.
* Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and SEN staff.
* 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 ‘1:1 SEN Support 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.