SEND Teaching Assistant – Haywards Heath Area
Location: Haywards Heath and surrounding areas
Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Flexible Opportunities Available
Salary: Competitive rates of pay, dependent on experience and qualifications
We are seeking dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistants to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in schools across the Haywards Heath area.
This rewarding role involves working closely with pupils who may have a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, and learning disabilities. You will play a key role in helping students access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential in a supportive educational environment.
Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEND.
Assist teachers in delivering tailored learning activities.
Support pupils with their academic, social, and emotional development.
Help implement individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour support strategies.
Foster a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment.
Build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents/carers where appropriate.
Previous experience working with children or young people, ideally within an educational or SEND setting.
A patient, caring, and resilient approach.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to adapt to the individual needs of students.
A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
Relevant qualifications are desirable but not essential.
Competitive pay rates.
Flexible working opportunities.
Ongoing training and professional development.
Supportive school environments.
The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in young people's lives.
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
If you are passionate about helping children and young people overcome barriers to learning and thrive in education, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to join our team of SEND professionals supporting schools across Haywards Heath and the surrounding areas.
- Long-term stable roles available
- Full training and ongoing support
- Weekly pay
- Competitive daily rates (£90–£110)
- Rewarding, life-changing work
- Opportunities across Sussex SEND schools
*Important Notice: To successfully apply for the above
position, you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work
visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Pink
Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
within education. During the application process, you will be required to:
- Provide details for us
to complete reference checks before employment.
- Provide an Enhanced DBS
on the update service or be willing to obtain one (which Pink Tile can
assist with).
Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all
share the view of "Best Fit, Every Time" and our role is to ensure
that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new
employers. Please note the pay is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday.
We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to
all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of
applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries. If we have not
contacted you within this specified time, your application may have been
unsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply for
positions that you may see in the future. Alternatively, please check missed
calls and all your email folders as it may have been that we have tried to
reach you. Thank you.*
