Learning Support Assistant – Secondary SEND School (Burgess Hill Area)

Learning Support Assistant – Secondary SEND School (Burgess Hill Area)

We are currently seeking a committed and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist secondary SEND school located in the Burgess Hill area. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to support students with autism, helping them engage in learning, grow in confidence, and develop essential life skills within a supportive and structured setting.

This role would suit someone with prior experience in SEND who is eager to make a meaningful impact on young people’s lives. There is potential for the position to become permanent following a 12-week period, subject to a successful interview with the school.

About the Role:

• Provide support to secondary-aged students with autism, both one-to-one and in small group settings
• Assist in delivering personalised learning activities tailored to individual needs
• Promote independence, confidence, and positive social interaction
• Support students with emotional regulation and behaviour management strategies
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to maintain a calm, inclusive classroom environment
• Encourage the development of communication and everyday life skills

Key Information:

• Location: Burgess Hill area
• Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm
• Daily Rate: £106.88
• Setting: Secondary SEND school
• Contract: Temp-to-perm opportunity after 12 working weeks

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND (essential)
• Good understanding of autism and effective support strategies
• A patient, flexible, and positive approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• A genuine passion for supporting young people to reach their full potential

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.