Teaching Assistant

Trainee Tutor / SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN / SEND / ASD Support) - East Grinstead

Location: East Grinstead, West Sussex (Specialist SEN School)
Salary: £24,303 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday (term time only)
Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Are you looking to start a career as an SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or Support Worker?

This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring SEN Teaching Assistants, Psychology graduates, and individuals from care or support work backgrounds to gain hands-on experience in a specialist SEN school. Full training is provided, making this role ideal for those looking to build a long-term career in education or SEND support.

The Role

As a Trainee SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support children and young people with a range of Special Educational Needs, including Autism (ASD/ASC), PMLD, SLD, and complex learning difficulties.

You will work closely with experienced staff to support pupils both in the classroom and through structured activities, helping them to develop communication, independence, and life skills.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEN / SEND
• Supporting learning, communication, and behaviour development
• Assisting pupils with Autism (ASD), PMLD, SLD, and complex needs
• Encouraging social skills, independence, and engagement
• Supporting sensory activities and structured learning tasks
• Providing personal care and physical support where required

The Ideal Candidate:

This role is ideal for candidates looking to gain experience in SEN education or progress into careers such as Educational Psychology or Sociology.

• Interested in SEN, SEND, Autism (ASD), SEMH, or mental health support
• A graduate (Psychology or related field) or experienced in care, support work, or youth work
• Patient, resilient, and nurturing in your approach
• Proactive, reliable, and able to work as part of a team
• Keen to learn and develop through training and CPD
• A driver with access to a vehicle (essential)

Why Apply?

• Full training and ongoing CPD provided
• Excellent entry route into SEN Teaching Assistant or Learning Support roles
• Long-term career progression within education and SEND
• Supportive and experienced specialist school environment
• Valuable experience working with Autism, PMLD, SLD, and complex needs

Apply Now

If you are looking to become an SEN Teaching Assistant or gain experience in SEND education, apply today for an immediate start in East Grinstead.

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