Teaching Personnel is seeking caring and adaptable Teaching Assistants for specialist provisions supporting pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and associated communication, sensory and developmental needs.
Pupils are often working significantly below age-related expectations, so success is measured through small but meaningful progress in communication, independence, engagement and confidence.
Whether you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or a graduate looking to enter the sector, we would welcome an application.
Register with Teaching Personnel today to be considered for September 2026 SLD opportunities in East Grinstead and surrounding West Sussex areas.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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