SEN Teaching Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant for a school in Burgess Hill. This full-time position involves supporting pupils with additional needs, such as Autism and ADHD, helping them feel included and confident. Candidates should have experience in similar settings and be prepared to provide calm support in a classroom environment.

Benefits

Friendly, supportive consultant throughout placement

Opportunity to gain valuable school-based experience

Chance to make a real difference

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in school, care, youth work or similar settings.
• Hold an enhanced DBS registered on the update service (or be willing to apply).

Responsibilities

• Provide general classroom or 1:1 support to students with SEN.
• Promote engagement and inclusion through tailored strategies.
• Assist with communication, social skills, and emotional regulation.
• Work closely with teachers and SEN staff to adapt learning to pupil needs.
• Be a reliable, positive presence in the classroom.

Skills

Experience supporting children with SEN or behavioural needs

Good communication and teamwork skills

A caring, resilient, and non-judgemental approach

Job description

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Do you have a calm, patient approach and a passion for supporting pupils with additional needs?
GSL Education are seeking a compassionate and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Burgess Hill. This role is perfect for someone looking to build experience in SEN while making a real impact in the classroom.

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Burgess Hill
Salary: £90 - £100 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time, Long-term

About the Role:
You’ll work closely with pupils who need extra help accessing learning—this may include students with Autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, or speech and language needs. You’ll provide consistent, calm support and help pupils feel included, safe, and confident in school.

If you’ve supported children in school, care, youth work or similar settings, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide general classroom or 1:1 support to students with SEN

Promote engagement and inclusion through tailored strategies

Assist with communication, social skills and emotional regulation

Work closely with teachers and SEN staff to adapt learning to pupil needs

Be a reliable, positive presence in the classroom

Job Requirements:

Experience supporting children with SEN or behavioural needs

A caring, resilient, and non-judgemental approach

Good communication and teamwork skills

Eagerness to learn and adapt in a school environment

Hold an enhanced DBS registered on the update service (or be willing to apply)

What We Offer:

A friendly, supportive consultant throughout your placement

The opportunity to gain valuable school-based experience

The chance to make a real difference in a pupil’s day-to-day experience

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

To apply or learn more, please contact Georgia Haran at GSL Education.
Click ‘apply now’ with your up-to-date CV, and one of our team will be in touch.