Special Needs Teaching Assistant- near East Grinstead, West Sussex Join the Term Time Teachers Tribe and make a difference Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children with special needs? Would you be interested in supporting children with epilepsy in a nurturing educational setting? Term Time Teachers are looking for Special Needs Teaching Assistants like you Step into a role where your empathy skills can shine and help our students shine every day. Job title: Special Needs Teaching Assistant Position Type: Full-time. Long-term and temp-to-perm contracts available. Location: East Grinstead, West Sussex Who we are: At Term Time Teachers we are a passionate team of educators who believe that every child is unique. We encourage every child to aim high no matter what their background or need is. Our mission is to provide Special Needs Teaching Assistants to schools who are supportive, inclusive, and fun to learning environments where every child can thrive. Why you'll love this role: This is the perfect role for someone with experience as a Special Needs Teaching Assistant looking for a temp to perm role with genuine career progression in the future. Training specific to the school setting will be provided near the start of the contract. What you'll do as a Special Needs Teaching Assistant: Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with special needs Implement tailored learning plans and adapted teaching materials Foster and nurturing, inclusive, and positive classroom environment Monitor student progress Collaborate with teachers and parents There will be some personal care What you need to be a Special Needs Teaching Assistant: Patience, empathy, and a genuine love for working with children Strong teamwork and communication skills Flexibility and creativity to adapting to student needs Experience with special educational needs (desirable not essential) Information on the Special Needs Teaching Assistant role: Location- near East Grinstead, West Sussex Pay- £85-100 per day. This is equivalent to £425-£500 per week Full-Time. Day rate is dependent on qualifications and experience. Hours- 9am-4pm Monday-Friday. Full-time ideally, part-time negotiable. Contract- ASAP-December. Contract likely to be extended. Temp to perm opportunities may become available. Year- Key Stages 1-5 (Years 1-13, ages 5-19). Also FE College ages 19-25 Qualifications- GCSE Maths and English Grade C or Level 5 and above. Benefits of working at this school: Free onsite parking Genuine opportunities for career progression Comprehensive training and development opportunities Social events throughout the year Subsidised meals at onsite restaurant Onsite and offsite gym membership (for permanent roles) What do we offer at Term Time Teachers? Fantastic referral scheme- for everyTA/LSA you refer to us receive £75 and for every teacher receive £125. Meaning if you achieve one of each every term that's £1200 tax free every academic year Free online CPD training including over 150 courses in Wellbeing, Pastoral care and SEND, Leadership development, Classroom and Teaching skills, and more Competitive rate of pay, including holiday pay Dedicated Special Needs Consultant at Term Time Teachers who will liaise between you and the schoolIf you would like to know more contact Nikki for an informal chat by calling (phone number removed) or APPLY visit our website (url removed)/ or email your CV and state the job reference code. Term Time Teachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face-to-face registration and an Enhanced DBS