Teaching Assistant (1:1 SEND Support)

The Laurels Primary School, Worthing, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 3QH

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  23 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.15pm. Term Time Only Plus INSET Days
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,428 (Actual salary £18,886.95)
• Pay scale: Grade 4, SCP 5

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Experience of working with children, particularly those with additional needs.
• Ability to build a positive, trusting relationship with an individual child.
• Patience, empathy and resilience when supporting children's learning and wellbeing.
• Understanding of SEND and strategies to support communication, engagement and emotional regulation.
• Ability to adapt learning activities to meet a child's individual needs.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with teachers, parents and external professionals.
• Commitment to promoting independence, confidence and inclusion.
• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Desirable:

• Experience supporting a child on a 1:1 basis.
• Knowledge of autism, speech and language needs, or social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Teaching Assistant Level 2/3 qualification or equivalent experience.

What the school offers its staff

• A welcoming, inclusive and supportive school community.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the education, wellbeing and independence of an individual child.
• A dedicated and experienced staff team committed to collaboration and professional support.
• Ongoing training and a high level of investment in staff development.
• Free access to an employee wellbeing scheme, including a 24/7 Virtual Doctor Service, counselling and wellbeing support, legal and medical advice lines, and family cover for children under 18.
• Access to employee discounts from over 9,000 national brands, including savings on shopping, gyms, cinemas, holidays and more.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• A positive working environment where staff wellbeing is valued.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support a child on a 1:1 basis and help them thrive academically, socially and emotionally within a caring and nurturing school environment.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

TA 1-1 Support Role Oct 2026.pdf - 629 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Laurels Primary School, Worthing

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 193 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Laurels Primary School, Worthing website
• Email address: coliver@laurelsprimary.co.uk
• Phone number: 01903 830901
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-laurels-primary-school-worthing-worthing

The Laurels Primary School is part of Durrington Multi Academy Trust.

Arranging a visit to The Laurels Primary School, Worthing

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email coliver@laurelsprimary.co.uk.

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