Teaching Assistant

Position: SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Littlehampton Start Date: ASAP Contract Type: Full-time, Term Time Only

I am working with a Littlehampton school who are seeking an enthusiastic and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for supporting children with specific educational needs to make a positive difference in a nurturing school environment.

• Provide support to children with specific needs in class, small groups, and 1:1 settings.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of tailored learning activities, working closely with the class teacher.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment where all children can thrive.
• Support pupils with Cognition & Learning , Language & Social Interaction , Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) , Social Communication Difficulties , or Sensory Processing needs.
• Monitor and report on pupil progress to ensure they receive the right level of support.

• Experience of working with children, especially those with specific educational needs.
• Minimum of English and Maths Grade C or 4 GCSE (or equivalent) .
• NVQ Level 2 (or higher) in a relevant field (desired)
• A firm, kind, patient, and consistent approach, with the ability to adapt to the individual needs of pupils.
• Friendly and approachable with a willingness to engage in learning alongside the children.

• Experience supporting children with Cognition & Learning difficulties.
• Knowledge or experience with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Sensory Processing challenges.
• Understanding of Social Communication Difficulties and strategies to support children.

Important Notice: For you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Pink Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. During the application process, you will be required to:

• Provide details for us to complete reference checks before employment.
• Provide an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one (which Pink Tile can assist with).

Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all share the view of"Best Fit, Every Time"and our role is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers.

We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application may have been unsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply for positions that you may see in the future. Alternatively, please check missed calls and all your email folders as it may have been that we have tried to reach you. Thank you.