SEN Teaching Assistant

Advertised by Term Time Teachers

Location
Newhaven, East Sussex
Salary
£477 - £525 a week
Job type
Contract
Sector
Education
Posted
5 October 2026
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Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Full Time - Newhaven

Location: Newhaven
Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday
Setting: SEN School

Are you looking for a full-time role where you can make a genuine difference to children and young people with additional needs?

We are currently recruiting for an SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Newhaven, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.

This is a hands-on role where you will work closely with teaching staff to help pupils access learning, develop confidence and feel supported throughout the school day.

You will be supporting pupils with needs such as:

  • Autism (ASD)
  • SEMH and behavioural needs
  • ADHD
  • Communication and interaction difficulties
  • Moderate to complex learning needs

The role will involve:

  • Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis
  • Helping pupils engage with learning and classroom activities
  • Providing consistent emotional and behavioural support
  • Building positive relationships with pupils
  • Working closely with teachers and the wider SEN team

Previous SEN experience is desirable, but we are also interested in hearing from candidates with backgrounds in care, youth work, support work, psychology, sports coaching or similar, who are looking to move into education.

Full-time | Monday-Friday | Newhaven | SEN School

If you are patient, resilient and genuinely enjoy helping young people progress, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your up to date CV

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.

Reference 225688264

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