SEND Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – SEND School (Chichester)

We are looking for a dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Chichester, supporting children and young people with a range of additional needs. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a supportive and structured environment.

You will be working with pupils who may present challenging behaviour, which can include both verbal and physical behaviours, so the school are looking for someone who is calm, patient and confident in their approach.

The role will begin through Pink Tile, with opportunities for temp to perm positions for the right candidate. The school would like candidates to attend a trial day before the end of term.

The Role:

• Supporting students with SEND on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assisting with classroom activities and daily routines
• Encouraging engagement, confidence and independence
• Managing and responding to challenging behaviour in a calm and consistent manner
• Supporting emotional regulation and social development
• Working closely with teachers and the wider support team

Key Details:

• Location: Chichester
• Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
• Pay: £93.62 – £105 per day (depending on experience)
• Start: ASAP
• Trial Day: Required before the end of term
• Temp to perm opportunities available

Requirements:

• Previous experience supporting individuals with SEND (school or care background)
• Confident supporting challenging behaviour (verbal and/or physical)
• Patient, resilient and proactive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs

What’s in it for You?

• Term time only – great work-life balance
• School hours – no night shifts or long 12-hour days
• Opportunity to make a real impact every day
• Supportive team environment
• Ongoing training and development

How to Apply

If you are passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and are looking for a rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.

Important Notice: To successfully apply for the above position, you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Pink Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. During the application process, you will be required to:

• Provide details for us to complete reference checks before employment.
• Provide an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one (which Pink Tile can assist with).

Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all share the view of “Best Fit, Every Time” and our role is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers. Please note the pay is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday.

We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application may have been unsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply for positions that you may see in the future. Alternatively, please check missed calls and all your email folders as it may have been that we have tried to reach you. Thank you.