Teaching Assistant – Autism Specialist School

Teaching Assistant – Secondary Autism School (Burgess Hill Area)

We are recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a specialist secondary school supporting young people with autism, located just outside of Burgess Hill. This is a rewarding opportunity to join a supportive setting where you can make a genuine difference to students’ learning, confidence and development.

The school are looking for a Teaching Assistant to start ASAP, with temp to perm opportunities available for the right candidate. They are keen to welcome someone into the team quickly so they can settle into the role and become an important part of the school community.

You will be working within the classroom, supporting students with autism to access learning, build independence and thrive in a structured and nurturing environment.

The Role:

• Supporting secondary-aged students with autism in the classroom on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assisting the teacher with lessons and daily classroom routines
• Helping students remain engaged, focused and confident in learning
• Supporting communication, emotional regulation and social development
• Building positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Promoting independence and life skills
• Creating a calm, safe and structured learning environment

Key Details:

• Location: Outside of Burgess Hill
• Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm
• Pay: £106.88 per day
• Secondary specialist autism school
• Temp to perm opportunities
• Start Date: ASAP
• Interview required at the school
• Driver preferred, although a shuttle bus is available

Requirements:

• Experience supporting children or young people with autism, SEND or additional needs is highly desirable
• Passion for inclusive education and helping students thrive
• Patient, calm and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to build positive relationships and support behaviour positively
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn

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 are passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and would like to join a fantastic specialist school, 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.