Location: Burgess Hill
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Pay: £100 per day
Start Date: September (with opportunity for handover sessions before the end of term)
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced SEND specialist to work 1:1 with a wonderful 4-year-old child within an alternative provision setting in Burgess Hill.
This is a unique opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a real difference in the life of a child with complex SEND needs. The successful candidate will provide consistent 1:1 support, helping the child to develop their communication, understanding, independence, and emotional regulation.
The child is currently attending the provision for approximately 2 hours per day, with the plan for this to gradually increase. During the remaining time, you will support within the primary SEMH class, working alongside other pupils and staff. You will also have dedicated time to create resources, plan strategies, and prepare personalised support materials to help your 1:1 pupil progress.
Provide nurturing and consistent 1:1 support for a child with complex SEND needs
Support the development of communication, understanding, and engagement through personalised approaches
Implement strategies and interventions to help the child access learning and develop skills
Use visual supports, symbols, communication strategies, and/or Makaton where appropriate
Support emotional regulation and help the child feel safe and understood
Recognise triggers and respond positively when the child becomes dysregulated due to difficulties understanding situations
Encourage independence, confidence, and positive interactions
Support the child through structured routines and clear communication
Spend time outdoors as part of the child’s preferred activities and learning approach
Work closely with the wider team to share observations, strategies, and progress
We are looking for someone who is passionate, patient, and understands the importance of building strong relationships with children with additional needs.
You will ideally have:
Previous experience supporting children with SEND
Experience working with children with complex needs
Experience supporting a non-verbal child (essential)
Understanding of communication difficulties and strategies to support them
Experience using symbols, visual timetables, PECS, Makaton, or similar communication approaches (desirable)
The ability to remain calm, consistent, and supportive when a child is dysregulated
A flexible and creative approach to supporting learning and development
A genuine passion for helping children reach their potential
This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person to have a meaningful impact on a young child’s development. You will have the chance to work closely with one child, understand their individual needs, develop tailored strategies, and see the progress you help create.
You will be joining a supportive alternative provision team where your ideas, creativity, and expertise will be valued.
A few handover sessions before the end of term would be encouraged, allowing you to meet the child, understand their routines, and build a positive relationship before starting in September.
WHY APPLY?
- 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.*
