Role: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: East Grinstead

Salary: £92.63-£100 per day

Hours: 8.30-3.30/Mon-Fri/Term Time only

Supply Desk are currently working with both mainstream and SEN schools in East Grinstead to provide additional support for children with Special Educational Needs. We are looking for individuals who have experience working with children with SEN whether that be in or out of the classroom, who have a genuine passion for SEN education and making a difference in children''s lives. We have a variety of roles available ranging from day-to-day cover to gain additional experience to longer term, 1:1 roles with children who require specialist support.

We welcome applications from candidates who have a variety of experience including:

- Sports coaching

- Youth work

- Mental health workers

- volunteer work

- support workers

- foster carers

- scout/guide leaders or similar

As a SEN Teaching Assistant you will be expected to:

- Support children either 1:1 or in a small classroom setting

- Manage challenging behaviours, remaining professional at all times and following the school''s internal policies

- Support children with their learning in the classroom, following instructions from the class teacher

- Partake in alternative activities outside of the classroom such as sports/sensory play when required

If you have experience of working with children with SEN, including ASC, ADHD, SEMH (social, emotional and mental health), physical disabilities or other specific needs, then we would love to hear from you. At Supply Desk we have a passion for education and ensuring children receive quality teaching and support- if you would like to join us in making a positive impact, please apply now. Short-listed candidates will be contacted by one of our team.