📍 Location: Lewes
🕒 Hours: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM (Full Time) | Part Time Options Available
💰 Pay: £89 per day (pro rata for part time)
📅 Start Date: ASAP
👦 Role: 1:1 Support for a Child with Special Educational Needs
We’re seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming and inclusive school in Lewes. This role offers the chance to make a real impact — supporting a child with special educational needs (SEND) to achieve their best academically, socially, and emotionally.
Working alongside the class teacher and SENCO, you’ll provide dedicated 1:1 support, helping the pupil to engage in learning, build confidence, and develop essential life skills. Every day brings opportunities to make a meaningful difference.
Provide tailored 1:1 support to a pupil with SEND
Encourage independence, confidence, and positive self-esteem
Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs
Support communication and social development
Collaborate with teachers, support staff, and families to promote progress
We’d love to hear from you if you are:
Kind, patient, and passionate about supporting children with additional needs
Able to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and colleagues
Calm, adaptable, and creative in your approach
Experienced in supporting children with SEND (experience helpful, but full training provided)
A friendly, supportive school community where staff are truly valued
Flexible full-time or part-time opportunities
Access to ongoing professional development and training
The chance to make a lasting difference in a child’s educational journey
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to hold or obtain an Enhanced DBS check.
If you’re passionate about helping children with special educational needs reach their full potential, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to join our supportive team in Lewes and make a difference every day.
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The pay stated is inclusive of the additional 12.07% PAYE holiday.
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake various background checks including obtaining a DBS, if they do not hold a valid certificate that is on the update service.
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