SEN Teaching Assistant

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Crawley - September 2026An incredible school for children aged 6-18 with social, emotional and mental health challenges are welcoming caring and compassionate individuals to apply for their position of SEN Teaching Assistant.

Key benefits of the SEN Teaching Assistant role:

• Excellent for career progression into care, psychology or teaching
• Lots of training available in behaviour management, communication strategies and emergency aid
• Term-time only which means lots of holiday!
• Permanent employment opportunities available

What can you expect to do on a daily basis as a SEN Teaching Assistant?

• Work alongside teachers, therapists and other support staff
• Ensure that equipment and facilities are safe for the children to use
• Preparation of activities and tidying away after
• Developing an understanding with a child to maintain an optimal learning environment
• Report any safeguarding concerns promptly and accurately

What is required of you as a SEN Teaching Assistant?

• A genuine desire to work with children with special education needs
• A caring, compassionate and resilient nature
• A 'can-do' attitude but also being pro-active rather than always waiting for direction
• You will require a DBS check (which we can support you with)
• You must not be barred from working with children
• You will have grades A*-C in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

For further information about the role of SEN Teaching Assistant, apply now.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Crawley

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £22,000 and £24,000 Per Month

Published at

12-05-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English