Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant – Burgess Hill
Location: Burgess Hill
Salary: £88.92 - £95 per day
Contract Type: Full-Time
Start Date: Immediately
About the School
This inclusive primary school in Burgess Hill is dedicated to providing a supportive and engaging environment where every child can achieve their potential. The school places strong emphasis on SEN provision, ensuring pupils with additional needs receive tailored support to enhance their learning and well-being. With a focus on pastoral care and creating a safe, nurturing environment, the school prioritises both academic progress and the personal development of each child.
About the Role
We are seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to provide targeted support to pupils with additional learning and emotional needs. This is a rewarding role where you will make a meaningful impact on pupils’ educational experience and development. You will work closely with class teachers and the SEN team to deliver interventions, support learning, and help create an inclusive classroom environment where all children can thrive.
Responsibilities
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Provide 1:1 or small group support for pupils with SEN, adapting learning to meet individual needs.
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Assist with lesson planning and delivery, ensuring pupils can access the curriculum.
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Support behaviour management and help maintain a safe, structured, and positive learning environment.
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Work collaboratively with teachers, colleagues, and parents to monitor progress and implement strategies to support pupil development.
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Assist with personal care for pupils where required, ensuring dignity and safety.
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Maintain accurate records of pupil progress, achievements, and observations.
Qualifications
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Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or SEN Support role, ideally in primary education.
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Knowledge of SEN strategies, differentiation, and learning support techniques.
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Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills to collaborate with pupils, colleagues, and parents.
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Ability to adapt activities to meet the needs of individual learners.
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Understanding of inclusion and safeguarding practices within a school environment.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
To Apply
To be considered for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK, provide a full CV with references, and hold (or be willing to obtain) an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘SEN Teaching Assistant – Burgess Hill’ role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch to discuss the next steps.