Teaching Assistant SEN

Job Title: Teaching Assistant – 1:1 Support Location: Worthing Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time Only Hours: Monday to Friday We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a child with learning and language difficulties in a primary school setting. This role will focus on helping the child access the curriculum, while also providing general classroom support as needed. Key Responsibilities: Provide focused 1:1 support to a child with learning and language difficulties, helping them to understand and engage with lessons. Assist the child with language development and communication, using tailored strategies to support their progress. Work closely with the class teacher to implement individualized learning plans and ensure the child’s specific needs are met. Support the child in developing their social and interaction skills, creating a positive and inclusive classroom experience. When not working 1:1, provide general classroom assistance, helping to manage classroom activities and support other students as needed. Collaborate with the SENCO and other educational professionals to monitor the child’s progress and adjust support strategies where necessary. Assist with classroom planning and preparation, ensuring that resources and learning materials are accessible and inclusive. Essential Skills and Experience: Experience working with children with learning and language difficulties, ideally in a school setting. Knowledge of strategies to support children with communication challenges, including the use of visual aids or alternative communication methods. Patience, empathy, and a calm approach to supporting children with additional learning needs. Ability to work closely with the class teacher and other staff to deliver individualized learning programmes. Strong communication skills to work effectively with children, colleagues, and parents. Flexibility to provide general classroom support when required. A DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check is required for this role, or a willingness to obtain one. If you are passionate about helping children with learning and language difficulties thrive in their educational environment, we would love to hear from you! 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