Teaching Assistant Opportunity – KS2 (Crawley) Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) ? A vibrant primary school in Crawley is looking for a skilled and compassionate KS2 Teaching Assistant to join their team, specifically focusing on helping children with SEN reach their full potential. The Role: Provide specialized support to pupils in Key Stage 2 with a variety of SEN needs, including autism, ADHD, and speech and language difficulties. Collaborate closely with the class teacher and SENCO to design and deliver tailored interventions. Offer 1:1 support and small group work to enhance academic progress, social development, and emotional well-being. Foster an environment where every child feels included, safe, and valued. What We’re Looking For: Experience with SEN: Prior experience supporting children with SEN is essential, particularly in Key Stage 2 settings. Knowledge of SEN strategies: Familiarity with techniques like sensory integration, behavior management plans, and assistive learning tools. Strong interpersonal skills: Ability to communicate effectively with children, staff, and parents to ensure collaborative support. Passion for SEN support: A commitment to making a real difference in the lives of children with diverse learning needs. Relevant qualifications in SEN or child support (desirable but not essential). Why Join This School? Inclusive Philosophy: Dedicated to providing individualized support to all pupils with SEN. Professional Development: Ongoing training to enhance your SEN knowledge and skills. Supportive Team: Be part of a collaborative community of educators passionate about SEN inclusion. What’s on Offer: Competitive pay rates through Teaching Personnel, reflecting your SEN expertise and experience. A modern school environment in Crawley, equipped with resources to support SEN learners effectively. How to Apply: Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of SEN pupils? Submit your CV today or contact Teaching Personnel for more information. 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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.