1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 02 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 March 2026 |
| Location: | Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 7NL |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 46a71edf-f34f-423a-a86a-3e628a8ac811 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
To be successful in this role you will need to:
• Have good levels of literacy and numeracy (G.C.S.E. Grade A-C) or above
• Hold classroom support qualifications e.g BTEC, NVQ (desirable)
• Have experience of working in a school or in an educational setting
• Have experience of working with children with a range of special needs
• Show willingness to work under the direction of the class teacher and/or SENCO
• Show sensitivity to the needs of individual pupils with SEND in mainstream school settings
• Have the ability to use the required recording and reporting systems i.e. planning, assessment
• Have the ability to adapt an activity for children experiencing difficulty
• Have the ability to motivate the children in their learning
What the school offers its staff
• A welcoming, supportive and values-driven school community
• A strong culture built on Ambition, Confidence and Kindness
• A close-knit staff team where everyone is valued and respected
• Clear guidance and structure to support you in your role
• High-quality training and professional development opportunities
• Support and coaching from experienced teachers and leaders
• Opportunities to develop expertise in SEND and inclusive practice
• A calm and purposeful learning environment
• Well-behaved pupils who are taught to be Ready, Respectful and Safe
• A leadership team that prioritises staff wellbeing
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children’s lives every day
• A beautiful rural and coastal setting with strong community links
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
To be successful in this role you will need to:
• Have good levels of literacy and numeracy (G.C.S.E. Grade A-C) or above
• Hold classroom support qualifications e.g BTEC, NVQ (desirable)
• Have experience of working in a school or in an educational setting
• Have experience of working with children with a range of special needs
• Show willingness to work under the direction of the class teacher and/or SENCO
• Show sensitivity to the needs of individual pupils with SEND in mainstream school settings
• Have the ability to use the required recording and reporting systems i.e. planning, assessment
• Have the ability to adapt an activity for children experiencing difficulty
• Have the ability to motivate the children in their learning
What the school offers its staff
• A welcoming, supportive and values-driven school community
• A strong culture built on Ambition, Confidence and Kindness
• A close-knit staff team where everyone is valued and respected
• Clear guidance and structure to support you in your role
• High-quality training and professional development opportunities
• Support and coaching from experienced teachers and leaders
• Opportunities to develop expertise in SEND and inclusive practice
• A calm and purposeful learning environment
• Well-behaved pupils who are taught to be Ready, Respectful and Safe
• A leadership team that prioritises staff wellbeing
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children’s lives every day
• A beautiful rural and coastal setting with strong community links
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.