Full-Time SEND Teaching Assistant – Ringmer

Supply Desk is a well‑established education recruitment specialist supporting Primary, Secondary and SEND settings across East and West Sussex and Brighton & Hove. We are currently looking for committed and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistants to join schools in Ringmer and the surrounding villages.

About the Role

If you are passionate about helping children with additional needs flourish in their learning, this full‑time role could be the perfect fit. We are seeking adaptable and nurturing SEND TAs to work across a variety of primary and specialist settings in Ringmer.

This position offers consistent hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, giving you the opportunity to build strong relationships and provide stable support to pupils.

You will be working with children who may have autism spectrum conditions (ASC), ADHD, speech and language needs, or social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges. Working alongside teachers and SENCOs, you will help deliver personalised support that enables pupils to access learning and make meaningful progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver one‑to‑one and small‑group support tailored to individual needs

• Adapt learning materials to suit a range of abilities

• Promote independence, confidence and positive social interaction

• Support the delivery of EHCP targets and personalised learning plans

• Use positive behaviour strategies to maintain a calm learning environment

• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and nurturing school setting

• Follow safeguarding policies at all times

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND

• Understanding of needs such as ASC, ADHD and SEMH

• A patient, empathetic and resilient approach

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)

• A reliable, professional and flexible attitude

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rates

• Full‑time roles in Ringmer (Mon–Fri, 8:30–3:30)

• Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant

• Access to our CPD hub to strengthen your SEND knowledge

• ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus – earn up to £150 collectively

If you’re ready to take on a rewarding full‑time SEND role in Ringmer, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your education career.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.

Contact information

Lilia Erskine