EYFS/SEND Teaching Assistant

OFG Education; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Job summary

OFG Education is seeking an EYFS/SEND Teaching Assistant for Hambrook School in Burgess Hill, West Sussex. The role runs 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a permanent contract and a starting October 2026.

The ideal candidate will be caring, patient and passionate about helping young people with autism and SEND achieve their learning goals in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Patience and a caring approach for young children.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.
• Interest in EYFS and play-based, sensory learning.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and professionals.
• Willingness to provide personal care where required.

Responsibilities

• Support EYFS activities through creative, sensory-based and play-led learning.
• Provide personalised support for students with autism and SEND needs.
• Encourage communication, independence and social interaction.
• Support emotional wellbeing and safe, nurturing environments.
• Prepare engaging resources and assist with indoor/outdoor learning.

Skills

Patience

Creativity

Caring attitude

EYFS knowledge

SEND awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

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EYFS/SEND Teaching Assistant

Hambrook School

• Burgess Hill
• Permanent

Salary: £23,080.50 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

At OFG Education we believe in creating a better work life balance

Job Title: EYFS/SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Hambrook School, Burgess Hill, West Sussex
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.00am - 4.00pm
Salary: £23,080.50 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: October 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Are you patient, creative and passionate about helping young people discover what they're capable of? At Hambrook School, we're looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated EYFS/SEND Teaching Assistant to join our team and help create inspiring learning experiences for students with autism and additional needs.

This is more than a classroom support role. It's an opportunity to spark curiosity, build confidence and celebrate the small steps that lead to life‑changing achievements. You'll help bring learning to life through engaging EYFS activities, sensory experiences, creative play and outdoor learning, supporting students to explore the world around them in ways that work for them.

From helping a student communicate their needs to encouraging them to try something new, you'll play an important part in developing their independence, social skills and emotional wellbeing.

Working alongside teachers, therapists and a supportive school team, you'll help create a safe, nurturing environment where every student feels understood, valued and encouraged to succeed.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where your patience, encouragement and creativity can make a real difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Bring learning to life by supporting creative, sensory-based and play‑led EYFS activities that encourage curiosity and engagement.
• Help every student progress, providing personalised support for students with autism and additional SEND needs.
• Build confidence and independence, encouraging communication, social interaction and essential everyday life skills.
• Create a nurturing environment, supporting emotional wellbeing and helping students feel safe, understood and ready to learn.
• Make learning exciting, preparing engaging resources and supporting indoor, outdoor and practical learning experiences.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and therapists, following individual learning plans and specialist support strategies.
• Support students throughout the school day, including classroom activities, educational visits and personal or intimate care where required, with full training provided.
• Celebrate every achievement, encouraging positive behaviour, recognising progress and helping students develop a sense of pride in their accomplishments.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who believes every young person deserves the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed in their own way.

You'll bring:

• A caring, patient and compassionate approach, with a genuine passion for supporting students with SEND.
• An interest in EYFS, sensory learning and creative, play‑based activities that make education engaging and accessible.
• The ability to build positive, trusting relationships with students, colleagues and other professionals.
• A calm, adaptable and resilient attitude when supporting students with different learning, communication and emotional needs.
• Enthusiasm for encouraging independence, confidence and personal development.
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to work collaboratively as part of a supportive team.
• A positive, proactive approach, with the flexibility to respond to individual student needs throughout the day.
• A commitment to safeguarding, student wellbeing and inclusive education, including a willingness to provide personal care support where required.

Experience in education, childcare, care or supporting individuals with additional needs would be valuable, but we're equally interested in candidates who can bring transferable skills, enthusiasm and a genuine desire to make a difference.

About Us

At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.

Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.

Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.

About Our School

Hambrook School is located in Burgess Hill, West Sussex. Burgess Hill is just on the West Sussex side of the border and just across the county boundary of East Sussex. Brighton and Hove are a short drive and just northeast of Chichester.

Our aim is to help students excel by providing a structured, nurturing approach, with students accessing a broad, balanced, engaging and extraordinarily rich curriculum.

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

Wherever you work – whether in a city location or one of our more rural settings – you’ll be part of one dynamic family, aiming high and dreaming big, and helping the people we work with achieve their own personal goals.

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With amazing teams working across our family of brands – Acorn Education, Options Autism, Momenta Connect and Blenheim Schools– we offer a huge range of exciting career opportunities.

Meeting the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life’s important steps.

Supporting autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way.

At Momenta Connect we support young people to overcome barriers and engage with education.

We are committed to enabling outstanding futures for all children through a portfolio of inclusive, high-quality independent and international schools.