SEN Teaching Assistant – Chichester

Location: Chichester

Pay: £85 – £100 per day (Dependent on Experience)

Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm

Contract Type: Full Time

Start Date: Immediate

Duration: Until July 2026 (Temporary Contract)

A specialist provision in Chichester is seeking a committed and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to join their small, supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young people with significant SEMH needs, helping them re-engage with learning in a structured and therapeutic environment.

About the Provision

This provision forms part of a wider Special School and Alternative Provision supporting children and young people who are unable to access mainstream education due to social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

The school offers:

• A nurturing and highly supportive environment where students can develop emotionally and academically
• Small class sizes (typically 1–5 students) enabling personalised, relationship-based support
• A curriculum designed to build emotional intelligence, resilience and meaningful qualifications
• Learners aged 11–16, many with EHCPs, requiring a consistent, trauma-informed approach

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher to support the delivery of English and Maths to small groups of students with SEMH needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the planning and delivery of adaptive English and Maths lessons
• Building strong, trusting relationships with vulnerable learners
• Assisting with emotional regulation, engagement and resilience
• Helping to maintain a safe, structured and therapeutic learning environment
• Working collaboratively with SEN and pastoral teams to meet individual needs

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting children or young people (school-based or transferable)
• Experience working with SEMH students is desirable but not essential
• A calm, consistent and nurturing approach
• Strong behaviour regulation and de-escalation skills
• Excellent communication and a restorative, trauma-informed mindset

Benefits of Working with Supply Desk

• Competitive daily rates
• A dedicated consultant offering ongoing support
• Access to CPD including SEMH and behaviour training
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
• £100 referral bonus for recommending a friend

Interested?

To apply or find out more, contact Daniel on 02380 230340 or send your CV today. Early applications are encouraged as interviews may take place on a rolling basis.

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Contact information

Lewis Wright