Location: East Sussex
Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.
Salary: £93-£110 per day, depending on experience
Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Supply
Start: Immediate and ongoing opportunities
Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference to pupils with complex needs?
Academics are working with a number of specialist schools across East Sussex supporting children and young people with PMLD, SLD, complex physical needs, communication difficulties and additional medical needs.
We are looking for caring, patient and resilient Teaching Assistants who are confident providing highly individualised support and are comfortable working within a specialist environment.
The role
Depending on the setting, you could be supporting pupils with:
Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
Autism and communication difficulties
Complex physical needs
Sensory processing needs
Personal care requirements
EHCP-led individual support
Mobility and physical support
Emotional and behavioural needsYou may work on a 1:1 basis, within a small group or as part of a specialist classroom team, helping pupils access learning and develop their communication, independence and life skills.
We're looking for someone who:
Has previous experience working with children or young people with complex SEN
Is patient, compassionate and reliable
Is comfortable supporting pupils with personal care where required
Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff
Understands that progress can look different for every child
Is happy working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Has a calm and nurturing approachPrevious school experience is desirable but not essential where you have relevant experience in care, support work, healthcare, residential settings or similar environments.
Why work with Academics? xgikmsk
Access to specialist SEN vacancies across East Sussex
Competitive daily rates
Flexible and permanent opportunities available
Dedicated consultant support
Weekly pay
Opportunities to build experience across different specialist settings
Potential for long-term and permanent positionsIf you're passionate about supporting children with complex needs and would like to explore SEN opportunities across East Sussex, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and a member of the Academics team will be in touch.
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