Teaching Assistant – SEN – Burgess Hill.

Job Description

Teaching Assistant – SEN All-Through School

Burgess Hill | Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 8:45am – 4:00pm | September Start

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs?

Masterclass are recruiting on behalf of a fantastic all-through SEN school in the Burgess Hill area that is looking to welcome two enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to their team this September.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a purpose-built setting with outstanding facilities, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs and helping them to achieve their full potential in a safe, nurturing environment.

What’s on offer?

  • Full-time role, Monday to Friday (8:45am – 4:00pm)
  • £96.19 Per day
  • September start
  • Supportive and welcoming staff team
  • Purpose-built SEN school with excellent resources
  • On-site swimming pool
  • Well-equipped sensory rooms
  • Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
  • Rewarding role where no two days are the same

The role:

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and therapists to support pupils both in and out of the classroom. You’ll help create a positive learning environment, encourage independence, manage behaviours positively and provide tailored support to meet each student’s individual needs.

We’re looking for candidates with:

  • Experience working within an SEN school, care setting or similar environment
  • Experience supporting individuals with additional needs, autism, learning disabilities or SEMH
  • Confidence supporting children or adults with challenging behaviours
  • A calm, patient and resilient approach
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • A genuine passion for helping others reach their potential

Whether your experience comes from education, residential care, healthcare, supported living or another care-based environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Masterclass Education provide CPD recognised online training, covering subjects such as Safeguarding, Autism Awareness, Understanding Child Development, Violence Reduction, and more, to all our candidates.

Must have:

  • Ability to work well independently and as a team
  • Has a passion to support and empower children and young people
  • A DBS on the Updates Service
  • Commitment to safeguarding students and young people

Master Class are the leaders across the UK in providing a unique, personal, and bespoke service to our schools and candidates.

Masterclass Education offer many amazing benefits:

  • Weekly pay (PAYE)
  • A fantastic holiday scheme
  • Specialised consultants on hand to help you with advice and support
  • MCE Learning portal, you will have free access to all our online learning in the latest education developments (CPD recognised).
  • Flexible work options to work around your personal circumstances.

Our focus at Masterclass is, and always will be, on helping education professionals find their dream position in a school where they will be able to truly excel. We are always happy to support ECTs and encourage applications from all Teachers and TAs of every experience and scale.

Masterclass Education work exclusively with a large amount of Primary, Secondary and SEN schools across the area who look for MCE staff to be with them on daily cover, short- and long-term contracts. Masterclasses are a part of the REC and Crown Commercial Service, offering the most valued and trusted service.

Masterclass Education are disability confident and therefore if you require any adjustments through the interview/registration process please do get in contact.

We look forward to your application or any questions you may have!

Job Details

Date Posted

July 7, 2026

Location

Burgess Hill

Office

South Coast

Starting Salary

£18,757

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