Details:
- Salary: £90 - 105 - Day
- Location: Eastbourne East Sussex
- Date: 4 weeks ago
Description:
SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-time / Long-term (Temp-to-Perm available)
A brand-new specialist setting. A fresh opportunity to make an impact.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced and passionate Teaching Assistant to be part of something from the ground up. You'll play a key role in shaping the learning and well-being journey of pupils with a range of complex SEND needs from day one.
We're looking to send the very best, so if you're ready to hit the ground running and bring specialist expertise, this could be a perfect fit.
About the Role:
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you'll:
Support pupils to achieve the best possible outcomes - academically, emotionally, and socially.
Work closely with teachers to modify and adapt lesson delivery.
Build strong, nurturing relationships with pupils, colleagues, and families.
Provide 1:1 or small group support, and lead activities under teacher direction.
Contribute to a warm, respectful, and safe school culture. We're Looking for Someone Who:
Has experience supporting children with complex SEND (autism, SEMH, PMLD, etc.)
Is confident delivering adapted learning and managing challenging behaviour.
Understands safeguarding, moving & handling, and personal care.
Thrives in a busy, high-pressure environment and is always calm and positive.
Is committed, reliable, and truly values being part of a whole-school team.Ideal Candidate:
Experience in specialist provisions, PRUs, or special schools
Relevant training (e.g. PECS, Makaton, manual handling) is a big plus
Passionate about improving outcomes for neurodiverse and vulnerable learnersWhy This School?
The school is a highly respected SEND-focused trust in East Sussex. As a brand-new provision, the school is building a high-calibre, dedicated staff team who share a passion for inclusion, dignity, and ambition for every child.
This is your chance to make a long-term difference and be part of a fresh, forward-thinking team.
*Alternatively, if this job is not for you then please still get in touch with us for other roles or refer it to a friend who might be interested in this role!*
Term Time Teachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face-to-face registration and an Enhanced DBS (Formerly known as CRB)