Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Job description

Job Description

Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Haywards Heath - Education - SEN - Special Needs Teaching Assistant - £93-105

Are you wanting to make a difference for children and young people with Special Needs?

This specialist primary academy in the Haywards Heath area, is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 5-11 with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, including autism and ADHD. Part of a well-established multi-academy trust, the school provides a nurturing and structured environment where pupils are supported to rebuild confidence, develop positive behaviours and achieve both academically and personally. With a strong emphasis on personalised learning, therapeutic support and inclusive practice, the school is committed to helping every child reach their full potential.

A SEN TA is a great way to kick start your career within the SEN sector. With this role in Haywards Heath, you will have the chance to work closely aside and network with a range of professionals, such as, Therapists and Counsellors. This is an amazing opportunity to get your 'foot in the door', whilst gaining first-hand experience and expanding your knowledge and skillsets. If you are looking for career progression routes that include SEN Teacher, Speech and Language Therapists, and Occupational Therapy, and many more, then this job in Haywards Heath is for you!

Job role and responsibilities for a Special Needs Teaching Assistant:

• Assist the class teacher with the learning experience
• Provide dedicated support to pupils with learning, physical, sensory, or behavioural challenges
• Ability to build trusted and effective relationships with the pupils
• Willing to do 1:1 and small group support and work with pupils
• Follow the safeguarding guidelines and implement them in the classroom
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills
• Be a good listener with a compassionate and caring approach
• Needs to attend staff meetings and complete relevant CPD
• Able to commute to Haywards Heath

**Start date September, trial days taking place to ensure the role and school is right for you
**Fantastic on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all pupils
**Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 15:30, PAYE, term time only
**£93-£105 per day
**You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship

• Candidates registering with Academics will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate

Apply now or contact Maddy Thatcher at Academics if interested in the Special Needs Teaching Assistant role:
01483 362393 l

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Haywards Heath

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

06-07-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

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