Autism – Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Secondary SEND School (Burgess Hill Area)

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a specialist secondary SEND school in the Burgess Hill area. This rewarding role involves supporting young people with autism, helping them to access learning, build confidence, and develop key life skills in a structured and nurturing environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous SEND experience who is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people. There are temporary to permanent opportunities available, with the chance to secure a permanent contract after 12 working weeks, subject to a successful interview with the school.

The Role:

• Supporting secondary-aged students with autism on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assisting with tailored learning activities to meet individual needs
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and social development
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Working closely with teachers and other support staff to create a calm and engaging learning environment
• Helping students develop communication and life skills

Key Details:

• Location: Burgess Hill area
• Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm
• Pay: £106.88 per day
• Secondary SEND school setting
• Temp to perm opportunity after 12 working weeks
• Interview with the school required as part of the permanent placement process

Requirements:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND is essential
• Understanding of autism and strategies to support individual needs
• Patient, calm, and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Passion for supporting young people to achieve their potential

What’s in it for You?

• Term time only – great work-life balance
• School hours – no night shifts or long 12-hour days
• Opportunity to make a real impact every day
• Supportive team environment
• Ongoing training and development

How to Apply

If you have the experience and passion to support young people with SEND, we would love to hear from you.

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.