SEN Teaching Assistant – Crawley Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Crawley Salary: £90 - £100 per day Contract Type: Full-Time Start Date: Immediately About the School This inclusive and well-resourced primary school in Crawley is dedicated to supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs. The school promotes an encouraging and structured learning environment where every child is valued and supported to reach their full potential. Staff work collaboratively to create a positive, nurturing atmosphere that celebrates individuality and promotes personal growth. About the Role As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a key role in supporting pupils with a variety of additional learning needs, including ASD, ADHD, and moderate learning difficulties. Working alongside class teachers and the SENCO, you’ll help deliver tailored learning activities, provide 1:1 and small-group support, and assist in maintaining an engaging, inclusive classroom environment. Responsibilities Support pupils with SEN, helping them access the curriculum and achieve learning goals Assist teachers with planning and adapting resources to meet individual needs Provide 1:1 and small group interventions to develop academic, emotional, and social skills Encourage independence and build confidence in pupils through positive reinforcement Monitor progress and communicate effectively with teaching staff and parents Promote a safe and supportive learning environment, ensuring pupil well-being at all times Assist with personal care and emotional regulation, when required Qualifications Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or SEN Support Assistant in a school setting Knowledge of supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, or other learning difficulties Strong communication and teamwork skills A calm, patient, and compassionate approach to supporting children Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures 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 To be considered for this role, candidates must have the right to work in the UK and be able to provide a full CV with references covering the last two years, as well as an Enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one). For more information or to register your interest in the ‘SEN Teaching Assistant’ role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV. Alternatively, you can contact Hazel Dixon at to discuss your application.