SEN Teaching Assistant

We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant, working under the guidance of teaching staff to deliver specialized support programmes. You won't just be "helping out"—you will be a vital link in ensuring every child, regardless of their challenges, can engage with the curriculum and thrive. The job will involve working with children with complex needs.

This role comes with an hour lunch time duty

Benfield and Hangleton are linked schools, so this may involve working at either site.

Part-time: 26.25 hours per week, with an additional linked 5 hrs MDSA role. Term-time only.

Paid weeks per year: TA - 47.36 MDSA - 43.89 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Fixed term: Initially until August 2027

Start date: As soon as possible

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Specialised Pupil Support: Supervise and provide tailored support for pupils with significant needs, ensuring their safety and full access to learning activities.
• IEP Implementation: Assist in the development and delivery of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans
• Intervention Delivery: Work flexibly with colleagues to successfully deliver planned intervention programmes.
• Foster Independence: Set challenging expectations that promote self-esteem and encourage pupil independence.
• Communication & Inclusion: Use strategies to promote the inclusion of all pupils and encourage social interaction.

What You Bring

We are seeking a candidate who balances professional skill with genuine heart. The ideal applicant will have:

• Experience: Proven experience working with children of a relevant age, specifically those with significant needs and social/communication difficulties.
• Qualifications: Completion Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant
• Technical Knowledge: A solid understanding of the national curriculum, child development, and basic learning strategies (e.g., literacy and numeracy).
• Adaptability: The ability to work constructively within a team while self-evaluating your own learning needs.
• Essential Skills: Good numeracy/literacy skills and the ability to use ICT and other classroom technology effectively to support learning.

This is more than a job; it is a chance to provide the "particular support" that allows a child with complex needs to succeed. You will work in a supportive environment where your feedback on pupil progress is valued and directly informs the teacher's planning.

Closing date: Midday 12 November 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed

How to apply: To apply please use the link below:
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/151062/EDV-2026-HPS-14358

Telephone: (01273) 9165401

Website: www.hangleton.compasseko.uk

Additional Information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company Information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.