SEN Teaching Assistant

OFG Education; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Your Wellbeing Matters - mental health

Vista Flexible Benefits Platform

Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support (enhanced leave,

paid fertility treatment support

Job summary

OFG Education's Hambrook School in Burgess Hill is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant to support students aged 5-18 with autism and additional needs. You will help learners engage in class and outdoor activities, build independence, and work with experienced teachers to create a safe, nurturing learning environment.

We value caring, patient, and adaptable individuals who can build positive relationships with pupils, families and staff.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Any relevant training would be desirable.
• A caring, patient, and adaptable nature with a genuine desire to support students to thrive.
• The ability to build positive, trusting relationships with students, colleagues and families.
• Resilience, positivity, and a calm approach in challenging situations.
• Strong teamwork skills and a willingness to learn and develop.
• Flexibility and enthusiasm to support learning across a range of classroom and outdoor environments.
• A commitment to creating positive outcomes for students with SEN and additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support students with Autism and additional needs to access learning and achieve their individual goals.
• Assist with classroom, outdoor learning, and enrichment activities.
• Provide emotional, behavioural, and practical support to help students feel safe, confident, and engaged.
• Encourage independence, positive relationships, and social development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and colleagues to deliver outstanding support and care.

Skills

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Patient and adaptable

Teamwork skills

Job description

Are you passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of students with additional needs? Join our dedicated and supportive team as an SEN Teaching Assistant and help create an environment where every student can thrive, achieve their potential, and develop the confidence to succeed. In this rewarding role, you will work closely with students with Autism and a range of additional needs, providing tailored support that enables them to engage in learning, build independence, and achieve meaningful personal and academic outcomes. You could be supporting engaging classroom activities, helping deliver practical and outdoor learning experiences, or providing individual encouragement that helps a student overcome challenges and celebrate success. Working alongside experienced teachers and specialist staff, you will play a vital role in creating a safe, nurturing, and inspiring learning environment where students feel valued, supported, and empowered to achieve more than they ever thought possible.

• Support students with Autism and additional needs to access learning and achieve their individual goals.
• Assist with classroom, outdoor learning, and enrichment activities.
• Provide emotional, behavioural, and practical support to help students feel safe, confident, and engaged.
• Encourage independence, positive relationships, and social development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and colleagues to deliver outstanding support and care.

Contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment where every student can succeed.

This is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a lasting impact on the lives of students every day.

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and resilient individual who is committed to helping students overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential. Whether you have previous experience in education, care, support work, or a similar setting, you will bring a patient and adaptable approach, excellent communication skills, and a genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs.

What You'll Bring:

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Any relevant training would be desirable.
• A caring, patient, and adaptable nature with a genuine desire to support students to thrive.
• The ability to build positive, trusting relationships with students, colleagues, and families.
• Resilience, positivity, and a calm approach in challenging situations.
• Strong teamwork skills and a willingness to learn and develop.
• Flexibility and enthusiasm to support learning across a range of classroom and outdoor environments.
• A commitment to creating positive outcomes for students with SEN and additional needs.

Benefits:

• 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

About Our School

Hambrook School is an independent specialist school in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, for students aged 5-18 with autism and an EHCP. Opened in 2023 and rated 'Good' by Ofsted, we provide a structured, safe and nurturing environment. Small classes and highly personalised programmes enable students to engage, progress and enjoy learning. Through rich curriculum experiences and bespoke support, we help every young person achieve their full potential. 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.

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.