SEND Teaching Assistant

Optionsautism; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

OFG Education is hiring a Teaching Assistant at Hambrook School in Burgess Hill, West Sussex. The role supports students with autism and additional needs, focusing on encouragement, confidence and students' potential. This permanent, term-time only position is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm, with a salary of £23,080.50 per annum (no pro rata).

Start: October 2026. UK applicants only – no sponsorship available.

Qualifications

• Patience, positivity and encouragement are essential.
• Experience supporting students with autism or additional needs.
• Permanent role with term-time only considerations.

Responsibilities

• Support students with autism and additional needs.
• Create supportive, inclusive learning environments.
• Collaborate with teachers to help students progress.

Skills

Patience

Positivity

Encouragement

Job description

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SEND Teaching Assistant

Hambrook School

• Burgess Hill
• Permanent

Salary: £23,080.50 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

At OFG Education we believe in creating a better work life balance!

Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Hambrook School, Burgess Hill, West Sussex
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.00am - 4.00pm
Salary: £23,080.50 per annum (no pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: October 2026
UK applicants only - no sponsorship available

About the Role

Looking for a career where your patience, positivity and encouragement can make a real difference to a young person's life? At Hambrook School, we're looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team and help students with autism and additional needs discover their strengths, build confidence and achieve their potential.

This is more than helping in the classroom. It's about being someone who believes in a young person, celebrates their achievements and encourages them to take that next step, even when things feel challenging.

Every day will bring something different. You might be helping a student overcome a barrier to learning, supporting an exciting outdoor activity or encouraging them to develop the confidence and independence to try something new.

You'll work closely with teachers and colleagues to create a safe