Location: Crawley, West Sussex
Hours: 8:45am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
Pay: £14.25 – £15.00 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Temporary, with Temp-to-Perm opportunities available
Are you an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant looking for a rewarding role in Crawley?
Pink Tile Education are working with a fantastic SEND college in Crawley that is looking for caring, patient and enthusiastic individuals to join their team and support children and young people aged 1–19 years old with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with professional or personal SEND experience who is passionate about supporting young people to develop their confidence, independence and educational skills.
As a SEND Learning Support Assistant, you will provide individual and small-group support to students with a range of additional needs. Every student is different, so you will need to be adaptable and able to build positive relationships with young people.
You may be supporting students with needs including autism, complex SEND, communication difficulties, learning difficulties, behavioural needs and other additional needs.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting students on a 1:1 and small-group basis
Helping students access learning and classroom activities
Supporting communication, social skills and independence
Building positive and trusting relationships with children and young people
Supporting students with their individual learning and development
Encouraging confidence, resilience and independence
Supporting students who may display challenging behaviour
Following individual support plans and adapting your approach accordingly
Working closely with teachers, support staff and other professionals
Creating a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment
We are looking for candidates with SEND experience, which can be either professional or personal.
You may already be working as a:
SEND Teaching Assistant
SEN Teaching Assistant
Learning Support Assistant
Special Needs Teaching Assistant
Support Worker
Youth Worker
Residential Support Worker
SEN Support Worker
Alternatively, you may have personal experience of supporting someone with SEND and want to use that experience within an educational setting.
You will need to be:
Caring, patient and empathetic
Confident building relationships with children and young people
Resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations
Adaptable and willing to learn
A strong team player
Reliable and committed
Passionate about supporting students with additional needs
Formal qualifications are not essential where you have relevant SEND experience and the right attitude.
This SEND college likes to see candidates working with students before offering a position.
Successful candidates will therefore be invited to complete a trial day, giving both you and the school the opportunity to see whether you are the right fit for the role.
You’ll be able to experience the environment, meet the students and demonstrate your approach to supporting young people with SEND.
Due to the nature of the role, you must either:
Have an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or
Be willing to apply for and pay for a new Enhanced DBS check.
At Pink Tile Education, we specialise in education recruitment and believe in Best Fit, Every Time.
We take the time to understand our candidates and the schools we work with, meaning we’re focused on finding the right environment and role for you, rather than simply sending your CV to every school.
You’ll receive support from us throughout the recruitment process and during your placement.
How to Apply
If you’re looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Special Needs Support role in Crawley, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and one of the Pink Tile Education team will be in touch to discuss the role and your experience.
The advertised hourly rate is inclusive of 12.07% PAYE holiday pay.
Pink Tile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates will be required to complete appropriate safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check and references, in line with safer recruitment requirements.
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