**SEND Teaching Assistant -- Burgess Hill** **Location** : Burgess Hill (Accessible via bus and train) **Hours**: 8:30 AM -- 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only (Some flexibility for the right candidate) **Start Date**: Immediate or September start date **Salary**: £89 per day PAYE temp to perm Are you passionate about supporting children with complex needs and behavioural challenges? Do you have experience in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities or the right attitude to get stuck in and make a difference? If so, Pink Tile Education want to hear from you! Our SEND primary school in Burgess Hill is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to support their children with diverse and complex needs in small, dynamic classes. Each class has a unique set of requirements but all of them need compassionate, resilient and proactive support. You will work alongside a class teacher and other amazing teaching assistants to provide individualised care and guidance to students, helping them to thrive in their learning environment. **Key Responsibilities**: * Support children with a range of complex needs, including behavioural challenges. * Help manage classroom behaviour and implement strategies to promote positive behaviour. * Work collaboratively with a supportive team, including teachers and other teaching assistants. * Contribute to a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment for all pupils. **What We're Looking For**: * Passion for working with children with SEND, ideally with personal or professional experience, or a can-do attitude and willingness to learn. * Resilience with challenging behaviour; work with calm and effective manner. * Enthusiasm for jumping in and getting involved in all aspects of school life. * The ability to work well as part of a team. **Additional Information**: * Small classes with support from other teaching assistants and the teacher. * Training and ongoing support provided. **Get in touch today!**This is a great opportunity in Burgess Hill to make a meaningful impact in a rewarding environment. We look forward to hearing from you! **Important Notice** *To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK or hold a valid work visa. At Pink Tile Education, safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. We're committed to protecting the welfare of children and young people, and all applicants must:* * *Provide references for pre-employment checks;* * *Hold a Children's (or Children's and Adults) Workforce Enhanced DBS on the update service, or be willing to obtain one.* *Pay is inclusive of 12.07% PAYE holiday pay. We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. If you haven't heard from us, please check your emails and missed calls. Unfortunately, due to volume, we may not be able to respond individually if your application is unsuccessful.*