SEN Teaching Assistant – Thriving Through Special School – West SussexDo you have a passion for supporting young people with special educational needs? Are you ready to make a genuine difference in a beautiful and supportive environment?Through Special School, a leading provider of education and care for boys aged 5-18 with a range of complex needs, is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join our dedicated team. About Us:
- Exceptional Setting: Our school is nestled on 23 acres of beautiful West Sussex countryside, offering a unique and stimulating learning environment. Enjoy access to excellent sporting facilities, an extensive Forest Schools programme, and state-of-the-art equipment that supports learning across the school.
- A Supportive Team: We are proud of our highly trained and experienced staff team, dedicated to providing the best possible care and education for our pupils.
- Holistic Support: We specialize in supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, and Trauma, as well as those with Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties and other SEN conditions.
- Building Confidence and Success: Whatever stage of learning our pupils are at when they arrive academically, our team works hard to motivate and engage them, helping them to re-engage and start to enjoy learning again.
- Achieving Goals: All of our pupils take GCSE examinations, and we have achieved a 100% pass rate for the past six consecutive years.
- Preparing for the Future: At 16, pupils join our Post-16 provision where they learn vocational and academic qualifications to enable them to become work-ready and employable.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide support to students in the classroom: Assist teachers with lessons, provide individualised support, and help create a positive learning environment.
- Collaborate with the class teacher: Work closely with the teacher to implement personalized learning plans and ensure each student’s needs are met.
- Support students with a range of needs: Provide help with activities, behaviour management, and personal care as required.
- Create a positive and encouraging atmosphere: Promote a sense of safety, belonging, and well-being.
- Learn and grow: We are committed to ongoing professional development and will support you with training and qualifications, including QTS and HLTA opportunities.
Ideal Candidates:
- Have a genuine passion for working with children with special educational needs.
- Are patient, caring, and enthusiastic about supporting learners.
- Have experience working in education, children’s homes, or EYFS (desirable).
- Have experience with Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECs) or other communication tools for non-verbal learners (desirable).
- Have experience with speech & language or BSL (desirable).
Benefits:* Term-time only contract.* Competitive salary. * Access to a beautiful and unique setting, with a strong sense of community.* The opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment.* A comprehensive training programme to develop your skills. * A chance to learn from experienced professionals and make a real difference. Essential Requirements:* A valid DBS check.* A full driving licence (preferred). If you are passionate about supporting children with special needs and want to be part of a dedicated and thriving team, we encourage you to apply!To Apply:Please contact Claire Watson at or call Claire on 01293 527416. Ready to make a difference? Join our team!experienceNon Teachingskillsability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience…