SEN Teaching Assistant — Empower Students to Thrive

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

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.