Teaching Assistant - Primary Special Needs School in Worthing
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Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: Worthing
Contract: Long-term, ongoing
Start Date: ASAP or January
We are seeking a compassionate and resilient Teaching Assistant to join a lovely primary special needs school in Worthing.
This rewarding role involves supporting children with a range of complex needs, both verbal and non-verbal, some may exhibit aggressive challenging behaviour.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide tailored support to pupils, fostering their communication, learning, and social skills.
Assist with daily classroom activities and adapt materials to meet individual learning needs.
Work closely with a small, well-supported team in classes with high staff-to-pupil ratios.
Encourage positive behaviour and help manage any challenges calmly and effectively.
Build strong relationships with pupils, helping them feel valued and included.
Support personal care needs where required, maintaining the dignity and comfort of each child.
What We're Looking For:
Experience with SEND or a background in dementia care is highly desirable.
A patient, understanding, and empathetic approach to working with children.
Resilience and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
A genuine passion for supporting children with special educational needs.
A proactive and flexible mindset to adapt to the unique needs of the children.
Benefits:
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children with SEND.
Work in a supportive environment with small class sizes and a dedicated team.
Ongoing professional development opportunities.
A chance to join a school that values and supports its staff.
If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference and thrive in a nurturing, team-focused environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Apply today to begin your journey supporting incredible children with special educational needs!
Apply Today!
If you are a compassionate, proactive, and dedicated individual with a passion for working with young people, we encourage you to apply for this fulfilling role.
Important Notice:
For you to be successful in applying for the above position, you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa.
Safeguarding, quality, and integrity are at the heart of what we do.
Pink Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education.
During the application process, you will be required to:
Provide details for us to complete reference checks prior to employment.
Provide an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one (which Pink Tile can assist with).
Pink Tile Education, their schools, and candidates all share the view of "Best Fit, Every Time," and our role is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers.
We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days.
However, because of the volume of applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries.
If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application may have been unsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply for positions that you may see in the future.
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