EYFS & SEND Teaching Assistant: Nurture & Growth

Outcomes First Group; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Outcomes First Group's Hambrook School in Burgess Hill is seeking an EYFS/SEND Teaching Assistant to support students with autism and additional needs, helping them access learning, build confidence and develop life skills alongside teachers and therapists.

You will prepare resources, support activities indoors and outdoors, promote positive behaviour and wellbeing, and contribute to an inclusive environment. A full enhanced DBS and safeguarding commitments apply.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with Autism and other SEND needs.
• Experience delivering EYFS/sensory-based activities.
• Ability to foster confidence, independence and social communication skills.
• Supportive, calm approach to emotional wellbeing and inclusion.
• Experience preparing learning resources and assisting with personalised strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support students with Autism and SEND across a range of learning activities.
• Assist with engaging EYFS and sensory-based experiences indoors and outdoors.
• Help students develop confidence, independence, communication and social skills.
• Support emotional wellbeing with a calm, caring approach.
• Prepare learning resources and contribute to an inclusive learning environment.
• Work with teachers and therapists to implement personalised support strategies.
• Supervise and support activities, including outdoor learning and visits.
• Provide personal and intimate care where required, with full training.

Skills

SEND support

Communication

Behaviour management

Student independence coaching

Job description

Outcomes First Group's Hambrook School in Burgess Hill is seeking an EYFS/SEND Teaching Assistant to support students with autism and additional needs, helping them access learning, build confidence and develop life skills alongside teachers and therapists.

You will prepare resources, support activities indoors and outdoors, promote positive behaviour and wellbeing, and contribute to an inclusive environment. A full enhanced DBS and safeguarding commitments apply.