At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with additional needs in a nurturing environment and help them thrive.
- Company: NextGen Teachers, dedicated to education recruitment in West Sussex and Surrey.
- Benefits: Earn £100 per day, enjoy free SEND training, and gain valuable experience.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and enjoy excellent progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your career in specialist education.
- Qualifications: Experience with children or young people in care, education, or support roles is preferred.
The predicted salary is between 22500 - 27500 £ per year.
Location: Burgess Hill, West Sussex
Pay: £100 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am-4:00pm (5:00pm finish on Tuesdays)
Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only, 12-Week Temp-to-Perm
Start Date: September 2026
Are you a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Support Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, Youth Worker or Nursery Practitioner looking for a rewarding role supporting children with additional needs? NextGen Teachers are working with a welcoming and well-resourced specialist SEND school in Burgess Hill that is looking for a caring, patient and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join its team from September. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine difference to children and young people while developing their experience within specialist education. There are opportunities within primary, secondary and college aged children here!
About the School
The school supports children and young people with a range of additional needs, including:
- Autism (ASC)
- ADHD
- Communication and interaction needs
- Sensory processing differences
- Complex learning difficulties
- Additional SEND needs
You will be joining an experienced and supportive team where pupils receive personalised support in a calm, nurturing and structured environment.
About the Role
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will provide individual and small-group support to help pupils access their learning, develop independence and build confidence. You will work closely with teachers, therapists and specialist support staff, using personalised strategies to meet each pupil's individual needs. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing 1:1 and small-group support
- Supporting pupils to access the curriculum
- Supporting children with Autism, ADHD, SEND and complex learning needs
- Encouraging communication, independence and social development
- Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
- Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
- Helping create a calm, safe and engaging classroom environment
- Working alongside teachers, therapists and other professionals
- Supporting pupils to achieve their individual targets and goals
Who We're Looking For
We are interested in hearing from candidates with experience working with children or young people in education, care, healthcare or support environments. Relevant experience could include:
- Teaching Assistant
- SEN Teaching Assistant
- Learning Support Assistant
- Support Worker
- Care Assistant
- Healthcare Assistant
- Youth Worker
- Residential Support Worker
- Nursery Practitioner
- Behaviour Support Worker
Experience supporting SEND, Autism, ADHD, SEMH or complex needs is desirable, but it isn't essential. Most importantly, you'll need to be:
- Patient, calm and compassionate
- Reliable and resilient
- Confident building positive relationships with children
- A strong communicator
- Passionate about supporting children with additional needs
- Keen to develop a career within specialist education
Don't have school experience? That's okay. If you have transferable experience from care, healthcare, residential support, youth work or another setting supporting children or vulnerable individuals, we'd still like to hear from you.
What You'll Get
- £100 per day
- Full-time, term-time-only working 12-week temp-to-permanent opportunity
- September 2026 start
- Free SEND training before you start
- Ongoing training and CPD
- Supportive and experienced school leadership team
- Small class sizes and strong staff-to-pupil ratios
- Valuable experience within specialist SEND education
- Excellent progression opportunities
- Full support from NextGen Teachers throughout your placement
Why NextGen Teachers?
NextGen Teachers specialise in education recruitment across West Sussex and Surrey. We don't just place you into a role and leave you to it. We'll support you throughout the recruitment process, help you prepare for interviews and provide ongoing support once you're in the school.
Apply Now
If you're passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want to build your experience within a specialist SEND setting, apply today to be considered for this SEND Teaching Assistant role in Burgess Hill.
For more information, contact Karen or Leah at NextGen Teachers.
Teaching Assistant in Burgess Hill employer: NextGen Teachers - West Yorkshire
Join a dedicated team at a specialist SEMH school in Horsham, where you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives while enjoying a supportive and nurturing work environment. With small class sizes, ongoing professional development, and a friendly leadership team, this role offers not only a competitive salary but also a pathway for career growth in education and related fields. If you are passionate about helping children succeed and want to build a long-term career in specialist education, this is the perfect place for you.
Contact Details:
NextGen Teachers - West Yorkshire Recruitment Team
