SEN Teaching Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer

Posted 7 May 2026

LOCATION

Crawley

TYPE

Full-time

LEVEL

Entry-level

SALARY

£24,000 / year

SKILLS

Behaviour Management Communication Strategies Emergency Aid Working with Children with SEN Patience Compassion Teamwork Safeguarding

FULL DESCRIPTION

SEN Teaching Assistant

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant for a school in Crawley. This full-time, permanent role starts February 2026. Salary: £20,000 - £24,000 per annum.

Job Details

Location: Crawley, West Sussex
Employment Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £20,000 - £24,000 per annum
Posted: 06-Feb-26
Recruiter: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Job Ref: DW-SENTARH10-060226

Key Benefits

Excellent for career progression into care, psychology or teaching
Lots of training available in behaviour management, communication strategies and emergency aid
Term-time only which means lots of holiday!
Permanent employment opportunities available

Daily Responsibilities

Work alongside teachers, therapists and other support staff
Ensure that equipment and facilities are safe for the children to use
Preparation of activities and tidying away after
Developing an understanding with a child to maintain an optimal learning environment
Report any safeguarding concerns promptly and accurately

Requirements

A genuine desire to work with children with special education needs
A caring, compassionate and resilient nature
A 'can-do' attitude but also being pro-active rather than always waiting for direction
You will require a DBS check (which we can support you with)
You must not be barred from working with children
You will have grades A*-C in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

Contact Information

For more information, contact Dale Wyatt at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] on [contact hidden].