Reception SEND Teaching Assistant – Temporary Role (Hassocks, West Sussex)

Sussex Teachers; Brighton, Lancaster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Reception SEND Teaching Assistant for a temporary role in a vibrant Infant school in Hassocks. This position focuses on providing tailored support for a child with complex learning needs in a nurturing environment. You will work closely with educators and families to foster personal and academic growth, ensuring that every child feels valued and supported. With a commitment to professional development and a child-first ethos, this role is perfect for those aspiring to build a career in education or related fields.

Benefits

Free CPD training

Supportive environment

No evenings or weekends

Regular school holidays

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in EYFS or early childhood settings.
• Understanding of special educational needs and early intervention strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a child with SEND in Reception.
• Assist the teacher with classroom activities and group learning.

Skills

Experience with EYFS

Understanding of SEND

Communication Skills

Patience and Calmness

Education

Relevant Early Childhood Education Qualification

Job description

Jobs / Reception SEND Teaching Assistant – Temporary Role (Hassocks, West Sussex)

Position: Teaching Assistant

Contract type: Temp/Contract

Area: Hassocks, West Sussex

Job Title: Reception SEND Teaching Assistant
Job Type: Temporary, Part-Time (Term-Time Only)
Contract Dates: Monday 19th May 2025 – Friday 18th July 2025
Working Hours: 8:45am – 3:15pm, Monday to Friday (30 hours per week)

Sussex Teachers are recruiting a Reception SEND Teaching Assistant to work at a welcoming, community-focused Infant school in Hassocks, West Sussex. This is a temporary teaching assistant job supporting a child in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with complex learning needs and speech and language difficulties.

You will provide 1:1 support during morning sessions, working outside the classroom on a reduced, play-based timetable, followed by general classroom assistance in the afternoon.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a child with SEND and speech and language needs in Reception.
• Deliver tailored learning support for the first 2 hours each day, outside of the main classroom.
• Assist the teacher with classroom activities, group learning, and phonics instruction.
• Support personal, social, and emotional development in line with EYFS framework.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and families to monitor and encourage progress.

Requirements

• Experience working with children in EYFS, Reception, nursery, or early childhood settings (within the last 3 years).
• Understanding of special educational needs (SEND) and early intervention strategies.
• Familiarity with speech and language delay, global developmental delay (GLD), and sensory needs.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build trusting relationships with pupils and staff.
• A calm, patient, and positive approach to behaviour and learning support.

About the School

• Located in the heart of Hassocks, just 10 miles north of Brighton, this vibrant and inclusive Infant school is known for its child-first ethos and supportive learning environment.
• The school is easily accessible by public transport and car, with excellent transport links: 3-minute walk to Hassocks train station (10-minute journey to Brighton).
• Close to the A23 with easy access to Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, and other local towns.
• Work in a friendly and well-resourced school with a committed leadership and SEN team.
• Ideal for gaining experience in Early Years and SEND education.
• Free CPD training available through Sussex Teachers (Autism Awareness,Safeguarding and Child Protection, Prevent Duty).
• Excellent location for commuting across Sussex.
• School hours, no evenings or weekends, and regular school holidays.
• Supportive environment for those pursuing careers in teaching, educational psychology, or speech and language therapy.

How to Apply

Interested in applying for this Reception SEND Teaching Assistant job in West Sussex?

Contact us today:

• Click ‘Apply Now’ with your CV or application form.
• Call 01273 626800
• WhatsApp Kim on 07800 573023
• Email: [e-mail]

Apply now and make a difference in a child’s early education journey at this outstanding Infant school in Hassocks!

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