Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Company: Academics
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Location: Bosham
Job Description:

Overview

SEN Teaching Assistant – West Sussex – Education – Psychology – Therapy – Special Needs LSA – SEN – Teaching Assistant – 93-105 per day

Are you passionate about championing children with additional needs, such as Autism, and Speech, Language & Communication needs?

This specialist school based in Chichester is looking for a dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to support children aged 4-17 with mild to severe learning difficulties.

This role offers opportunities to work closely with Therapists and Counsellors and to gain relevant experience in a challenging yet rewarding setting.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the class teacher in providing the learning experience of students
  • Behaviour and pastoral support
  • Ability to build robust and effective relationships with students
  • Practical approach to meet the individual needs of students
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Caring, compassionate, and a good listener
  • Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students
  • Ensure safeguarding of students
  • Attend staff meetings and complete appropriate CPD
  • Able to commute to Chichester

Requirements

  • Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship)
  • Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate

Working arrangements

Start date ASAP. Mon–Fri, 08:30 to 15:30, term time only. On-site training, support and CPD are provided to ensure safeguarding of all students.

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Posted: June 7th, 2026