Job Title: Special Needs Teaching AssistantLocation: East GrinsteadSalary:petitiveJob Type: Full-time/Part-timeStart Date: September 2025
We are looking for apassionate and dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join our team from September 2025. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support to students with special educational needs, ensuring that they have equal access to the curriculum and are able to achieve their full potential.The ideal candidate should have previous experience working with students with special educational needs, a relevant qualification in education or special educational needs, excellentmunication and interpersonal skills, apassionate and patient approach to working with children, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Your new role
1. Providing one-to-one support to students with special educational needs
2. Assisting with the development and implementation of EHCP's
3. Supporting small groups
4. Encouraging students to develop their social skills and independence
5. Liaising with parents, teachers, and other professionals to ensure that students receive the appropriate support
6. Maintaining accurate records of student progress and providing regular feedback to teachers and parents
What you'll need to succeed
7. Previous experience working with students with special educational needs, or desire to do so
8. A relevant qualification in education or special educational needs, or qualified by experience
9. Excellentmunication and interpersonal skills
10. Apassionate and patient approach to working with children
11. The ability to work effectively as part of a team
What you'll get in returnYou will have the opportunity to work in a high-achieving school, within a strong staff team. Throughout, you will be supported by a specialist education consultant and offered free up-to-date professional development. If you know of other education professionals looking for work, you can also receive £250 worth of vouchers every time you rmend a colleague or friend to Hays Education.* *Terms and Conditions apply.*