SEN Teaching Assistant – Autism & Communication Needs

SEN Teaching Assistant – Autism & Communication Needs

SEN Teaching Assistant
📍 Hove
🕒 Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 3:30pm
💷 From £93 per day
📅 Full-Time | Term Time Only

A vibrant primary school in Hove is looking to appoint an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Autism and communication needs across Key Stage 1.

The school benefits from a highly experienced SEND team and has invested heavily in creating an inclusive environment where children feel safe, understood, and able to achieve success. The successful candidate will support a small group of pupils both within the classroom and through targeted intervention sessions.

This role would suit someone who understands the importance of routine, visual support strategies, and relationship-based approaches to learning.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils with Autism to access the curriculum
• Delivering speech, language, and communication interventions
• Using visual timetables and structured learning approaches
• Promoting positive social interactions during lessons and playtimes
• Supporting emotional regulation strategies
• Working collaboratively with teachers and the SENDCo

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting children with Autism
• Understands communication and sensory differences
• Builds positive relationships quickly
• Is proactive, adaptable, and patient
• Has previous school-based experience

The school offers a welcoming environment, excellent training opportunities, and a genuinely supportive leadership team.