Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start

Primary SEN Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support | SEN / SEND / ASD) - Crawley

Location: Crawley, West Sussex (Mainstream Primary School)
Pay: £90-£105 per day (dependent on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday (term time only)
Contract: Long-term, ongoing
Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or Support Worker looking for a rewarding 1:1 role in a primary school?

We are recruiting a dedicated Primary SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive mainstream primary school in Crawley. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with a pupil on a 1:1 basis, supporting their academic progress, emotional development, and confidence in the classroom.

The Role

As a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside the class teacher and SENCO to support a pupil with Special Educational Needs (SEN / SEND), including Autism (ASD/ASC) and additional learning needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing consistent 1:1 support tailored to individual learning needs
• Supporting access to the primary curriculum (literacy, numeracy, and classroom activities)
• Assisting with behaviour management and emotional regulation
• Adapting learning materials and activities to improve engagement
• Building a positive, trusting, and supportive relationship with the pupil
• Supporting social skills, independence, and confidence

The Ideal Candidate

This role is ideal for candidates with experience in education, care, or support work.

You will be:

• Experienced as an SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or Support Worker
• Knowledgeable or interested in SEN, SEND, Autism (ASD), or additional needs
• Calm, patient, and nurturing in your approach
• Proactive and able to adapt to different learning needs
• A strong communicator who works well within a team
• In possession of an Enhanced DBS (or willing to obtain one)

Why Apply?

• Competitive daily pay rates of £90-£105
• Long-term opportunity within a supportive primary school
• Opportunity to gain valuable SEN / SEND and 1:1 support experience
• Potential pathway into a permanent role
• Access to training and CPD opportunities

Apply Now

If you are a committed SEN Teaching Assistant or aspiring Learning Support Assistant, apply today for an immediate start in Crawley.

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