SEN Teaching Assistant

1-2-1 Teaching Assistant – ADHD and Autism Support

Location: Crawley
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Pay: £12.90 per hour
Start Date: ASAP

We are looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant to provide 1-2-1 support for a child with ADHD and autism in a mainstream primary school in Crawley.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with children with ADHD, autism, or other SEN needs.
• Strong understanding of neurodiverse learning strategies and behaviour management.
• Confidence in managing challenging behaviour.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual support tailored to the child’s needs.
• Use strategies to help with emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Work closely with teachers and parents to ensure consistent support.
• Adapt learning activities to help the child progress academically and personally.
• Keep parents updated on progress and offer advice for home support.

About You:

• Experience in primary school SEN support.
• Familiar with the Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Code of Practice.
• Patient, adaptable, and able to handle dynamic situations.
• Committed to creating a supportive and inclusive classroom.

What We Offer:

• £12.90/hour PAYE (no timesheets).
• Work at a local school in Crawley.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Help with DBS and EWC registration if needed.

Apply Today!

If you have strong SEN experience and want to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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