SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Full-Time SEN Teaching Assistant (ASAP Start)
Location: Eastbourne
Hours: 8:30am 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
Contract: Ongoing/Long Term with the Opportunity to Go Permanent
Agency: Supply Desk

Supply Desk is recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Eastbourne. This full-time role begins ASAP and offers an excellent long-term opportunity, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

You will support students with a range of special educational needs, working both 1:1 and in small groups. The school promotes a nurturing and inclusive environment and seeks someone patient, proactive, and committed to helping pupils succeed.

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEN

• Assist the class teacher with adapted and differentiated learning

• Foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment

• Support behaviour management and pupil engagement

• Offer academic and emotional support tailored to individual needs

• Work effectively with teachers, parents, and external professionals

• Experience working with children (SEN experience desirable)

• Calm, resilient, and nurturing approach

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to build positive, supportive relationships

• A DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply

• Competitive daily rates, paid weekly

• Ongoing support from your dedicated Supply Desk consultant

• A long-term role with strong potential to become permanent

• A fulfilling opportunity to make a real impact