🌟 Teaching Assistant – Special Needs School (Primary) – Worthing 🌟

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Location: Worthing, accessible by public transport
Start Date: September 2025
Pay: Weekly, based on days worked

Are you looking to make a real difference in the lives of children with complex needs? A warm and welcoming special needs primary school in Worthing is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team full-time.

👧👦 About the Role:

Support children with a wide range of complex needs, including:
- Mobility challenges
- Non-verbal communication
- Physical challenging behaviour
Personal care will be part of your daily responsibilities.
You will work closely with 2–4 experienced TAs and a class teacher.
Follow the lead of the permanent staff in the room to ensure consistency and the best outcomes for pupils.

✅ What We Offer:

Full-time, consistent work during term time
Weekly pay, only for the days you work
Opportunity to be booked for the full academic year following a successful probation period
Potential for a permanent contract after one year
A fabulous, supportive school environment where staff feel valued
Valuable experience for anyone considering a future in education, care, or therapy

🌈 What We’re Looking For:

A calm, patient and caring individual
A strong team player who can follow guidance and take initiative
Experience supporting children with SEND is ideal, but not essential if you’re passionate and willing to learn

Join a school that truly values every member of its team and celebrates every step of progress made by its pupils. This is more than a job – it’s a chance to make a meaningful difference.

Apply now to start your journey in one of Worthing’s most rewarding school environments!

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with young people and making a lasting impact. The role is temporary to permanent, with the potential to grow and develop within our school.

Apply today!

If you are a compassionate, proactive, and enthusiastic individual with a genuine desire to support students with SEMH and SEN needs, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role.

Important Notice: For you to be successful in applying 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 prior to 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.
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.

Lucy Parrott

West Sussex and Hampshire SEND

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