Early Years SEND Teaching Assistant (1:1) – Reception | Shoreham-by-Sea

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Position: Teaching Assistant

Contract type: Temp/Contract

School: Primary School

Area: BN43, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex

Early Years SEND Teaching Assistant (1:1) – Reception | Shoreham-by-Sea | 30 Hours Per WeekLocation: Shoreham-by-Sea, West SussexHours: 8:45am – 3:15pm (30 hours per week, term-time only)Contract: 11 May – End of Academic Year

Sussex Teachers are seeking an Early Years SEND Teaching Assistant / 1:1 Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support a Reception pupil with additional needs at a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant, Early Years Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Nursery Practitioner who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

About the School

This friendly two-form entry primary school is well regarded within the local community and was rated “Good” by Ofsted. Staff work closely together to create a nurturing, inclusive and supportive learning environment where pupils feel safe, confident and ready to learn.

The school is conveniently located close to Shoreham-by-Sea Railway Station, offering direct train links to Brighton, Worthing and London, making it ideal for commuters across West Sussex and the South Coast. Several local bus routes also stop nearby, providing easy access from surrounding areas including Lancing, Southwick and Portslade.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide 1:1 SEND support for a Reception pupil in Early Years
  • Support learning through EYFS play-based activities and structured lessons
  • Encourage independence, engagement, and confidence
  • Work collaboratively with the class teacher and SENCO

Requirements

To be considered for this Teaching Assistant job in Shoreham, West Sussex, you should have:

  • Recent experience supporting children (school, nursery, childcare, youth work, or care settings)
  • Ability to provide two professional references
  • Availability Monday–Friday (8:45am – 3:15pm)
  • Experience supporting SEND or SEN pupils, particularly physical challenges, is highly desirable

This is a rewarding Early Years SEND Teaching Assistant role in a supportive school community, with guidance from Sussex Teachers, an independent education recruitment consultancy specialising in Teaching Assistant jobs, SEND support roles and primary school recruitment across Sussex.

How to Apply

Apply today to secure a SEND Teaching Assistant job in Shoreham-by-Sea and help support a child’s development during their important early years of education. If this position is not the right fit, we still encourage you to register with Sussex Teachers to receive updates on:

  • Teaching Assistant jobs in East Sussex
  • SEN Teaching Assistant roles
  • Primary school support staff vacancies
  • Term-time school jobs

About Sussex Teachers

Sussex Teachers is a family-owned recruitment agency based in Brighton. Since 2007, we have focused on supporting local schools and educators across Sussex.

Unlike national agencies, we prioritise long-term relationships with schools, trusts, and local authorities, ensuring our staff receive the support they deserve.

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At Sussex Teachers, we value diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals. Safeguarding students is essential, and successful applicants will undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’.

Please note that all our pay rates are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We appreciate your understanding and interest in joining Sussex Teachers.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026