SEN Teaching Assistant - Specialist ASD Provision

Location: East Sussex
Salary: £93-£110 per day, depending on experience
Contract: Full-time / Long-term / Supply
Start: Immediate and ongoing opportunities

Academics are working with a number of mainstream primary and secondary schools across East Sussex that have dedicated specialist SEN provisions, and we're looking for enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join their teams.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to develop their SEN experience while working within a supportive school environment.

The role

You could be supporting pupils with:

Autism / ASD
Speech and Language Needs
Social Communication Needs
ADHD
Sensory needs
Learning difficulties
SEMH
EHCPs
Behavioural and emotional needsDepending on the school, you may work within a small specialist base, supporting pupils individually or in small groups before helping them access wider mainstream activities where appropriate.

We're looking for:

Previous experience supporting children or young people
A genuine interest in SEN
A calm and patient approach
Excellent communication skills
Someone who can build positive relationships
Reliability and consistency
A willingness to learn and developExperience of ASD, SEN, education, care, youth work or support work would be advantageous.

What Academics can offer:

Specialist SEN opportunities across East Sussex
Long-term and permanent positions
Flexible supply work
Competitive rates
Weekly pay
Dedicated consultant
Opportunities to gain experience in specialist provisionsIf you're a Teaching Assistant looking for a role where you can develop your SEN experience and make a meaningful difference to pupils, apply today and speak to the Academics SEN team.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed