SEND Teaching Assistant – Chichester
Location: Chichester, West Sussex
Position: SEND Teaching Assistant
Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Temporary and Permanent Opportunities Available
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
We are currently seeking dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistants to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across schools in Chichester and the surrounding areas.
This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are passionate about helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential within a supportive educational environment.
Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEND.
Assist students with their academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development.
Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals to implement individual learning plans.
Support pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH).
Encourage independence, confidence, and engagement in learning.
Maintain a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment.
Previous experience working with children or young people, particularly those with SEND (preferred but not essential).
A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
Relevant qualifications or training in education, childcare, health and social care, or SEND support would be advantageous.
Competitive rates of pay.
Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability.
Ongoing professional development and SEND-specific training.
Dedicated support from an experienced education recruitment team.
Opportunities to work in a variety of welcoming and supportive school settings.
Potential for long-term and permanent placements.
If you are enthusiastic about making a positive impact in the lives of children and young people with SEND, we would love to hear from you.
Submit your CV today and take the next step in a rewarding career supporting students across Chichester schools.
- Long-term stable roles available
- Full training and ongoing support
- Weekly pay
- Competitive daily rates (£90–£110)
- Rewarding, life-changing work
- Opportunities across Eastbourne SEND schools
*Important Notice: To successfully apply 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. Please note the pay is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday.
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.*
