Teaching Assistant

NextGen Teachers - West Yorkshire; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist school in Burgess Hill is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant starting September 2025. The role focuses on supporting pupils with various learning difficulties in an inclusive educational environment. Ideal candidates will possess a genuine interest in special education and a passion for improving the lives of young people.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction programme

Ongoing professional development

Supportive working environment

Opportunity to work with a specialist team

Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in working with children with special educational needs.
• Demonstrates a proactive attitude and ability to work as a team.
• Passionate about helping pupils reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a wide range of learning difficulties and complex needs.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team in a specialist school setting.
• Undertake training and adhere to DBS clearance requirements.

Skills

Experience with special educational needs

Positive attitude

Effective teamwork

Passion for inclusive education

Education

Minimum of a grade C GCSE in Maths and English

Job description

Teaching Assistant
Temp to Permanent - Full Time starting September 2025
Location: Burgess Hill
Salary: 20,201 - 21,180 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: 35 hours per week (term time only)

We have partnered with a school that supports pupils with a wide range of learning difficulties and complex needs, including Autism and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties. As a Specialist School for Communication and Interaction, this school prides themselves on delivering exceptional care and education and they are looking for calm and caring individuals to join their team in the classroom.

This is a full-time role that is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of the pupils you support.

The ideal candidate:

• Has experience or a strong interest in working with children and young people with special educational needs.
• Demonstrates a positive, proactive attitude and works effectively as part of a team.
• Is passionate about inclusive education and supporting each pupil to reach their full potential.

What the school offers:

• A comprehensive induction programme.
• Ongoing professional development through a structured training package.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The opportunity to work within a specialist setting that values communication and interaction
• The role requires applicants to undertake an enhanced DBS clearance, and have a minimum of a grade C GCSE in Maths and English.

If you are motivated by the opportunity to positively impact young lives and develop your skills in a specialist educational environment, we would love to hear from you.

Get in touch with Karen Rogerson at NextGen Teachers to find out more.

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