Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant | SEN Teaching Assistant | Learning Support Assistant

Burgess Hill, West Sussex

£100 per day

Monday to Friday | 8:45am-4:00pm

Full-Time | Temp-to-Perm (12 weeks)

September following a successful trial

Looking for a rewarding career supporting children with additional needs?

Do you have experience as a Support Worker, Care Assistant, Children's Residential Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Nursery Practitioner, Youth Worker or Teaching Assistant?

If you're passionate about helping young people reach their full potential, this could be the perfect opportunity to move into-or continue your career within-specialist education.

NextGen Teachers are working with a welcoming specialist SEND provision in Burgess Hill that supports children and young people with Autism (ASC), ADHD, communication needs, sensory needs and complex learning difficulties.

You'll join a highly supportive team where every day is different, every achievement is celebrated and you'll make a genuine difference to pupils who need consistency, encouragement and positive role models.

The Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with teachers and therapists to provide personalised support for pupils across both primary and secondary age groups.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Helping children access learning through personalised support
• Supporting pupils with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEND and complex learning needs
• Encouraging communication, independence and confidence
• Assisting with emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Creating a calm, structured and engaging learning environment
• Building positive relationships that help pupils feel safe and supported
• Working collaboratively with teachers and wider support staff

No two days are the same, but every day offers the opportunity to help pupils build confidence, develop independence and achieve meaningful progress.

We're Looking for Someone Who Has:

• Experience working with children or young people within education, care, healthcare or support settings
• Experience supporting Autism (ASC), SEND, SEMH or additional needs is desirable
• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people
• The commitment to build a long-term career within SEN education

Previous school experience is welcomed but isn't essential if you've supported children or young people in another professional setting

Why Join This School?

• Full-time, term-time only position
• Genuine temp-to-permanent opportunity after 12 weeks
• Specialist SEND setting with a supportive and experienced staff team
• Free SEND training before you start
• Ongoing CPD and career development opportunities
• Excellent experience for careers in teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy or behaviour support
• Make a lasting difference to children who need positive, consistent support every day

If this sounds like the right role for the new academic year, call Karen or Leah at NextGen Teachers to find out more! 0333 241 9693

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