SEN Teaching Assistant (Primary)

Location: Bexhill, East Sussex
Role: SEN Teaching Assistant
Contract: Regular Bank Staff (Flexible Hours)
Start Date: September 2026

A caring and inclusive mainstream primary school in Bexhill is looking for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to provide additional support for pupils with Special Educational Needs.

Working alongside experienced teachers and the school's SEND team, you'll support children with a range of additional needs including Autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, learning delays and social, emotional or communication needs.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building strong relationships and making a genuine difference in children's lives.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with additional needs.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual learning styles.
• Support communication, emotional regulation and confidence.
• Encourage independence both inside and outside the classroom.
• Work closely with teachers, SENDCOs and external professionals.
• Help create an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

• Has previous experience supporting children with SEND.
• Is patient, empathetic and resilient.
• Can build trusting relationships with pupils.
• Is confident following individual support plans.
• Works well as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Experience supporting Autism, ADHD, speech and language needs or SEMH is highly desirable.

• Regular work within a supportive mainstream primary school.
• Flexible hours to suit your availability.
• Competitive weekly pay.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
• Opportunities to move into longer-term or permanent SEN roles.

• Previous UK school or SEN experience.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Two professional references.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and inclusive education.

Pink Tile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, references and safer recruitment procedures.