SEND teaching assistant
Supply Desk are seeking a Teaching Assistant to support a Year 1 pupil with additional needs in a primary school near Uckfield
Starting Novemeber 2026
Pay: £14-£16 per hour (dependent on experience)
Hours: 08:30 – 15:30
Are you a compassionate, patient and resilient Teaching Assistant looking to make a genuine difference to a child’s educational journey? Supply Desk are working with a welcoming medium-sized primary school in the Uckfield area, seeking a dedicated individual to provide 1:1 support for a Year 1 pupil with complex needs, including autism.
This rewarding role would suit someone who thrives on building positive relationships, understands the importance of consistency and structure, and can confidently support a child to regulate emotions and engage successfully in school life.
Job Description
- Providing dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 1 pupil with complex additional needs, including autism.
- Building a trusting and supportive relationship to promote emotional regulation, communication and independence.
- Supporting the pupil’s learning across the curriculum through tailored activities and differentiated approaches.
- Implementing individual strategies and interventions to help the child manage periods of heightened anxiety and dysregulation.
- Working closely with teaching staff, SENCOs and external professionals to support progress and wellbeing.
- Full-time role with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.
Location: Uckfield Area
Start Date: November 2026
Contract: Long-term, with potential to become permanent
Hours: Full-time (08:30 – 15:30)
Pay: £14-£16 per hour (dependent on experience)
The Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience supporting children with autism, SEND, SEMH or complex needs.
- UK school-based experience is highly desirable.
- Calm, patient and nurturing approach with the ability to remain positive during challenging situations.
- Confident implementing behaviour support and emotional regulation strategies.
- Resilient, proactive and able to adapt to the changing needs of the pupil throughout the school day.
- GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent.
- Experience with intervention work or therapeutic approaches would be advantageous.
Who are Supply Desk?
Supply Desk are a nationwide education recruitment specialist working with schools and education professionals across the UK. We are committed to finding excellent staff for schools and helping candidates find roles they genuinely enjoy.
We offer:
- Competitive rates of pay.
- A dedicated consultant to support your journey.
- Access to our exclusive CPD Learning Hub.
- Flexible and long-term opportunities to suit your career goals.
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Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and must satisfy Safer Recruitment requirements.
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Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.
To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.