SEN Teaching Assistant

Posting date:	18 February 2026
Salary:	£24,000 to £25,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	25 February 2026
Location:	Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH1 3DB
Company:	Randstad Education
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	PR-1490479_1771419471

Summary

Role: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Burgess Hill
Salary: £24,139.67 - £25,819.26 per annum + £1,000 Welcome Bonus
Hours: 40 hours per week | Term Time Only
Start 8:15am | Finish: Mon-Wed 4:45pm, Thu 5pm, Fri 4pm

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school community in Burgess Hill. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs and helping them reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide structured feedback on pupil behaviour, relationships and attitudes

• Support positive behaviour management and adapt responses to escalations

• Build safe, trusting relationships with pupils

• Promote independence and personal development

• Assist in delivering a broad and balanced curriculum

• Reinforce learning concepts and adapt activities under teacher direction

• Prepare and organise classroom resources

Requirements:

• Patient, caring and resilient approach

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Previous experience working with children (school experience desirable)

• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Interested?
07441 927889 | 020 4536 5741
joni.nightinagale@randstad.co.uk