Teaching Assistant (Reception & Year 1 – SEN Support)
Location: Burgess Hill
Job Title: Teaching Assistant (SEN)
Hours: Afternoons Only (with the intention to increase to full school days)

A primary school in Burgess Hill is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support children in Reception and Year 1 with additional needs. This role is ideal for someone with experience working with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and ADHD, either in a nursery or primary school setting. You will play a vital role in helping young learners with their speech and language development, behaviour, and engagement in early education, ensuring they feel supported and included in their learning environment.

Initially, this position will be afternoons only, with the intention to extend to a full school day as soon as possible.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils in Reception and Year 1 with additional needs
Adapt activities to suit children with ASC, ADHD, and speech and language delays
Assist in managing early years behaviour challenges using effective strategies tailored to young children
Support pupils in developing communication, social skills, and independence
Work closely with teachers and the SENCo to implement EHCP targets and track pupil progress
Build positive relationships with pupils and create a safe, engaging learning environment

Essential Experience/Attributes:

Experience supporting children with ASC and ADHD in nursery or primary school settings
Understanding of the challenges of speech and language development and behaviour in the early years
Ability to demonstrate examples of supporting children with additional needs in a school or nursery environment
Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff and families
A DBS check on the update service or willingness to obtain one
Patient, adaptable, and proactive in meeting young learners’ needs

If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference, apply now to join this Shoreham school team!

If you are interested or wish to discuss this role further apply now!

Important Notice: To successfully apply for the above position, you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Pink Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. During the application process, you will be required to:

– Provide details for us to complete reference checks before employment.
– Provide an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one (which Pink Tile can assist with).

Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all share the view of “Best Fit, Every Time” and our role is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers. Please note the pay is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday.

We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application may have been unsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply for positions that you may see in the future. Alternatively, please check missed calls and all your email folders as it may have been that we have tried to reach you. Thank you.

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