Autism Teaching Assistant

🌟 Passionate Teaching Assistants Wanted – Join a Fantastic Autism Specialist School Near Burgess Hill! 🌟

We are thrilled to be working with an incredible autism specialist school located just outside of Burgess Hill. This welcoming and well-resourced school supports secondary-aged students with autism, offering a nurturing and inclusive environment where both staff and students can truly thrive.

With beautiful grounds, purpose-built facilities, and a supportive Headteacher who leads with warmth and vision, this is a truly special place to work. The team is now looking to welcome passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join them this September.

💼 The Role:

• Full-time Teaching Assistant (Monday to Friday, term-time only)

• Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

• Pay: £102.68 per day

• Start Date: September

• Support students with autism in and out of class

• Work collaboratively with teachers and therapists to deliver individualised learning

👤 Who We’re Looking For:

• Ideally, experience supporting children or young people with autism

• Any background in education, care, or similar supportive roles is a bonus

• A calm, caring, and proactive personality

• Drivers preferred due to the school’s rural location (public transport available, but not perfectly aligned)

🌟 What Makes This School Amazing?

• Free, delicious lunches every day cooked by a professional chef!

• Supportive leadership and a tight-knit, passionate team

• Opportunities for temp-to-perm contracts

• A real chance to make a difference in young people’s lives

📅 Interviews will be held on-site over the next few weeks to prepare for September starts, so don’t wait—apply now with your CV highlighting all relevant experience!

Safeguarding Statement:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Equal Opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.