Randstad Education • Littlehampton, West Sussex BN16 1AA
About this role
Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant
Location
West Sussex
Pay
£92.56 - £95 per day
About the School
We are a vibrant primary special school in West Sussex catering to pupils (aged 4-11) with complex learning needs. Every child at our school has an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP), and we pride ourselves on providing a highly personalised curriculum that meets them exactly where they are.
We don't just teach; we celebrate achievement across the four key areas of need
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Cognition and Learning
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Communication and Interaction
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Sensory and Physical Development
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Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH)
The Role
We are looking for passionate, resilient, and understanding SEN Teaching Assistants to join our multi-disciplinary team. You will work alongside teachers, therapists, and nurses to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential.
Your day-to-day will involve
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Supporting pupils in small groups tailored to their social and learning needs.
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Implementing personalised learning plans to keep pupils challenged and motivated.
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Assisting with the use of our specialist resources.
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Providing a safe, nurturing environment where every small victory is celebrated.
Who We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate is someone who is
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Patient & Empathetic
You understand that "behaviour is communication."
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Adaptive
You can pivot your approach based on a child's immediate sensory or emotional needs.
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Collaborative
You enjoy working with speech therapists, physios, and occupational therapists.
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Dedicated
You have a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of children with complex needs.
How to Apply
If you are ready to join a team that is passionate about inclusion and child-centred learning, please get in touch today.
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hannah.joyner@randstad.co.uk
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Call
01293 527 416