Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant – Worthing
Location: Worthing
Salary: £90 – £95 per day
Contract Type: Full-time
Start Date: Immediate
About the School
This welcoming school in Worthing provides tailored education and support for children with a range of special educational needs, including autism, communication difficulties, and complex learning needs. The staff work collaboratively to create an inclusive, nurturing, and structured environment where every pupil can make meaningful progress both academically and personally. The school values patience, consistency, and creativity, ensuring that all pupils feel respected and supported in their learning journey.
About the Role
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play an essential part in supporting pupils with additional needs, helping them to access learning and develop independence. Working closely with class teachers and SEN professionals, you’ll provide individualised support, deliver interventions, and assist in creating a calm and encouraging atmosphere where every child can thrive.
Responsibilities
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Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional learning or behavioural needs.
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Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery and differentiated learning activities.
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Support pupils’ social, emotional, and communication development through consistent engagement and encouragement.
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Help to implement individual education plans (IEPs) and record progress where appropriate.
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Assist with personal care needs when required, ensuring dignity and sensitivity at all times.
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Foster a positive, inclusive learning environment that promotes confidence and participation.
Qualifications and Skills
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Experience working with children or young people with SEN, autism, or complex needs (school-based or care background welcomed).
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Strong understanding of child development, behaviour support, and communication strategies.
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Ability to work collaboratively within a team and follow teacher or therapist guidance.
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A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach to supporting children’s individual needs.
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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
You must have the right to work in the UK, a current CV with 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.