Jobs / SEND Teaching Assistant - Worthing
Position: Teaching Assistant
Contract type: Temp/Contract
School: Large community primary school
Area: East Worthing, West Sussex
A large and welcoming primary school in Worthing, West Sussex, is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team immediately. This forward-thinking school values creativity, ambition, and inclusive education, where every child's unique abilities are celebrated and diversity is championed.
You will join a specialist SEND provision within the school, supporting children with a range of SEND and helping them access learning in both small group and mainstream settings. With support from an experienced team, you will provide personalised, high-quality assistance, enabling children to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Working with some of the friendliest children in Worthing, you will play a key role in helping them develop confidence, independence, and a sense of belonging.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one and small group support for children with SEND.
- Assist teachers in delivering lessons and learning activities tailored to individual needs.
- Support children's social, emotional, and academic development.Help maintain a calm, structured, and nurturing classroom environment.
Requirements / Experience:
- Recent experience working with children, ideally in a SEND, SEMH, classroom, nursery, medical, or care home setting.
- Patience, compassion, and a passion for supporting children with additional needs.
Benefits / Why Join Us:
- Be part of a supportive, inclusive, and experienced team dedicated to high-quality SEND education.
- Make a tangible difference in the lives of children in a nurturing school environment.
- Opportunities for SEND-specific professional development and training.
- Work in a school that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and individual strengths.
- Conveniently located in Worthing, West Sussex, with excellent public transport links and easy access to the A27.
How to Apply
If you are looking for a rewarding SEND Teaching Assistant role in Worthing, get in touch with Kim Taylor on or WhatsApp for a chat. Alternatively, email your CV or request a call back by clicking 'Apply for this job'.
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At Sussex Teachers, we value diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals. Safeguarding students is essential, and successful applicants will undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'.
Please note that all our pay rates are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We appreciate your understanding and interest in joining Sussex Teachers.
