Role: SEN Teaching Assistant 

Location: Worthing and Surrounding Area 

Salary: £14.25-15.38 per hour 

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

Supply Desk are currently working with both mainstream and SEN schools in Worthing 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. 

Are you an ECT looking for your first full time teaching role? 

Are you unsure as to the type of setting you would like to work in for your 'forever job'? 

Are you looking for experience in a variety of settings in the Autumn term, ready for a permanent role from April? 

Supply Desk are a successful education recruitment partner who work with schools across West Sussex providing supply teachers and teaching assistants for daily cover, long term cover and permanent roles. We have worked with hundreds of Early Career Teachers, supporting them in gaining additional experience in a variety of environments, growing in confidence and even finding them their dream classroom teaching role. 

We are currently recruiting ECTs to work in our primary schools from the Spring and Summer term, working on a supply basis initially, with the opportunity for us to support you in finding a permanent placement.  

Why work for Supply Desk? 

- We offer genuine support and guidance to our ECTs, ensuring all supply bookings are in line with your preferences and the year groups/subjects you are confident in 

- We listen! If you have trained in KS1 and would like some experience in KS2 and KS3 and ensure you are comfortable before accepting each booking 

- You can work around your schedule, updating availability each week via our convenient online availability link 

- We provide free CPD to enable you to continue to grow in knowledge throughout your teaching journey  

As a Supply Teacher you will be expected to: 

- Cover lessons in the absence of the Class Teacher, following lesson plans  

- Ensure the classroom is left clean and tidy, with a handover note for the Class Teacher 

- Follow the school's behaviour policy and safeguarding policy at all times 

- Ensure marking is completed for the work done that day 

If you are interested in working with us whilst you look for your long term role in education; Apply Now- all shortlisted candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We look forward to hearing form you!