Job Description: Teaching Assistant – Secondary Special Needs School near Burgess Hill

Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Location: Near Burgess Hill
Pay: £97 per day
Contract: Temp-to-perm
Start Date: ASAP or January

We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistant to join a secondary special needs school just outside of Burgess Hill. This rewarding role involves supporting students with autism, helping them to reach their full potential in a supportive and structured environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide tailored support to secondary-aged students with autism, fostering their academic, social, and emotional development.
Assist with classroom activities, adapting resources to meet individual needs and learning styles.
Work closely with a highly supportive team to deliver engaging and accessible lessons.
Manage and support challenging behavior with patience and professionalism.
Build trusting relationships with students, encouraging their confidence and independence.

What We’re Looking For:

Someone with experience or personal understanding of autism, either professionally or personally.
A commitment to supporting pupils to access education and achieve their full potential.
A calm, patient, and empathetic approach to working with students.
Strong resilience and adaptability to meet the dynamic needs of the classroom.
A genuine passion for helping young people with additional needs succeed.
Proactive, flexible, and team-oriented attitude.

Benefits:

Competitive daily salary of £97 per day.
Opportunity to transition into a permanent position for the right candidate.
Supportive work environment with experienced staff and small class sizes.
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with autism.
Access to professional development and ongoing training opportunities.

If you are looking for a fulfilling role in a school that values dedication and provides a nurturing environment for its students and staff, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Apply today to start your journey supporting incredible young people with autism!

Apply Today!

If you are a compassionate, proactive, and dedicated individual with a passion for working with young people, we encourage you to apply for this fulfilling role.

Important Notice:

For you to be successful in applying 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 prior to 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.

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.

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Lucy Parrott

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