📍 Crawley, West Sussex
🕒 Monday-Friday | 8:30am-3:30pm
💷 From £93 per day
🚀 Immediate Start Available
Do you have a passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential?
A highly supportive and inclusive two-form entry primary school in Crawley is seeking a dedicated Early Years SEND Teaching Assistant to join their Reception team. This rewarding role involves supporting pupils with a range of additional needs including Autism (ASD), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, sensory needs, non-verbal communication, and occasional personal care requirements.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a nurturing Early Years environment where every child is celebrated and supported to thrive.
You will play a key role in helping Reception children access learning, develop communication skills, build friendships, and gain confidence in the classroom.
Responsibilities include:
✅ Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis
✅ Delivering targeted interventions and play-based learning activities
✅ Using visual timetables, sensory strategies and communication aids
✅ Supporting children with emotional regulation and transitions
✅ Encouraging independence and social interaction
✅ Working closely with teachers, SENDCo, speech therapists and families
✅ Assisting with personal care where required
✅ Helping create a safe, fun and engaging learning environment
🌟 Excellent SEND experience
🌟 Friendly and supportive staff team
🌟 Fantastic CPD opportunities
🌟 Long-term opportunity with potential permanent prospects
🌟 Opportunity to genuinely change children’s lives
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