If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.
Primary SEN Teaching Assistant
Annual Salary: £110 per day
Location: Rural Haywards Heath, West Sussex
Job Type: Temporary until end of the academic year
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:40–15:55
Join our dedicated team as a full-time SEMH Teaching Assistant in a specialist SEMH primary school. This temporary opportunity is perfect for individuals passionate about inclusive education and eager to grow professionally in a structured and supportive environment.
Day-to-day of the role:
Assist teachers in preparing differentiated lessons and creating learning materials tailored to pupils with SEMH needs and Autistic Spectrum Conditions.
Support pupils in small groups and one-to-one settings across all curriculum areas, reinforcing behavioural, social, and emotional learning strategies.
Help pupils develop independence and confidence through personalised learning and therapeutic support.
Liaise with teachers, care staff, and external professionals to support pupil progress and ensure a cohesive educational approach.
Participate in educational visits and contribute to creative and practical activities that enhance learning experiences.
Carry out basic administrative tasks such as photocopying, filing, and display work to support classroom activities.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Full-time availability (Monday–Friday, 08:40–15:55).
Experience working with children, ideally in an educational or SEMH setting.
Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a calm, patient, and resilient approach to behaviour management.
Good ICT skills and ability to support learning with technology.
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Benefits:
Opportunity to transition from a temporary to a permanent role, with associated benefits.
Supportive and structured professional environment.
Access to a network of inclusive education providers.
Opportunities for professional growth and development in a specialist educational setting. xehkeey
To apply for this SEMH Teaching Assistant position, please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in supporting children with SEMH needs.