Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Burgess Hill, West Sussex
Pay: £100 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am - 4:00pm (5:00pm finish on Tuesdays), Term Time Only
Contract: Full-Time, Temp-to-Perm (12 Weeks)
Start Date: September 2026 (following a successful trial)

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day?

NextGen Teachers are working with a welcoming specialist SEND school in Burgess Hill to recruit a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs to thrive both academically and personally.

Whether you already have experience in education or are looking to transition from care, healthcare, youth work or residential support, this role offers an excellent pathway into specialist education.

The school supports pupils with a range of additional needs including Autism (ASC), ADHD, communication and interaction needs, sensory processing difficulties, and complex learning needs within a nurturing, well-resourced environment.

The Role

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

You'll help pupils overcome barriers to learning, build confidence and develop the skills they need to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

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

The Ideal Candidate

We are 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 (desirable)
• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people
• A commitment to developing a long-term career within specialist education

Previous school experience is welcomed but not essential if you have transferable experience supporting children or young people in another professional setting.

Why Apply?

• £100 per day
• Full-time, term-time only position
• Genuine temp-to-permanent opportunity after 12 weeks
• Supportive specialist SEND school with excellent staff support
• Free SEND training before you start
• Ongoing CPD and career progression opportunities
• Fantastic experience for aspiring teachers, educational psychologists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists or behaviour support professionals
• Make a genuine and lasting impact on the lives of children with additional needs

Apply Now

If you're looking for a rewarding role for the new academic year where every day brings the opportunity to make a positive difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Karen or Leah at NextGen Teachers on 0333 241 9693 to find out more.

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