Academics
SEN Teaching Assistant
SEN Teaching Assistant at Academics, based in Newhaven, South East England, paying £22,930 - £25,200 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £22,930 - £25,200 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Newhaven, South East England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Teaching Assistant
Bang in line with the market for teaching assistant
Reference 57424449
About the role
SEN Teaching Assistant - Full Time - Newhaven
Location: Newhaven
Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday
Setting: SEN School
Are you looking for a full-time role where you can make a genuine difference to children and young people with additional needs?
We are currently recruiting for an SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Newhaven, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.
This is a hands-on role where you will work closely with teaching staff to help pupils access learning, develop confidence and feel supported throughout the school day.
You will be supporting pupils with needs such as:
- Autism (ASD)
- SEMH and behavioural needs
- ADHD
- Communication and interaction difficulties
- Moderate to complex learning needs
The role will involve:
- Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis
- Helping pupils engage with learning and classroom activities
- Providing consistent emotional and behavioural support
- Building positive relationships with pupils
- Working closely with teachers and the wider SEN team
Previous SEN experience is desirable, but we are also interested in hearing from candidates with backgrounds in care, youth work, support work, psychology, sports coaching or similar, who are looking to move into education.
Full-time | Monday-Friday | Newhaven | SEN School
If you are patient, resilient and genuinely enjoy helping young people progress, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your up to date CV
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.
Reference: 57424449 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 16 Nov 2026 · Listed via Academics
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