SEN Teaching Assistant Secondary

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (Secondary Phase) Start Date: September 2026 Location: WorthingHours: Full Time Your new companyAn established specialist school in Worthing is seeking a committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join its secondary-phase team from September 2026. The school supports autistic learners and students with complex communication needs, offering a highly structured, nurturing environment where every young person is encouraged to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The school offers a structured, low-arousal environment with a strong emphasis on emotional wellbeing, personalised learning, and therapeutic collaboration. Your new role

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• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and behaviour specialists to support students aged 11-16
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• Provide individualised learning support, including communication-focused interventions and sensory-aware classroom practice
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• Assist with personalised timetables, small-group learning, and community-based activities
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• Contribute to a calm, predictable environment that prioritises emotional regulation and positive relationships
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• Helping students access learning through visual scaffolding, sensory-friendly approaches, and communication-support strategies
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• Working 1:1 and in small groups to build confidence, independence, and emotional regulation
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• Collaborating with teachers, speech therapists, and behaviour practitioners
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What you'll need to succeed

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• Experience supporting young people with autism, social communication differences, or SEMH needs
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• Confident using visual supports, structured routines, and de-escalation strategies
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• Understanding of autism-friendly practice and trauma-informed approaches
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• Patient, resilient, and able to build trust with learners who may require additional time and consistency
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• A team player who values collaboration and reflective practice
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• Desireable - Qualification as a Teaching Assistant or Qualification within SEN
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What you'll get in return

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• Comprehensive induction and ongoing specialist training
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• A supportive, multidisciplinary team
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• Opportunities for professional growth within a developing provision
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• Term time only working
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• Flexible working options
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