Jobs / Reception SEND Teaching Assistant – Temporary Role (Hassocks, West Sussex)
Position: Teaching Assistant
Contract type: Temp/Contract
Area: Hassocks, West Sussex
Job Title: Reception SEND Teaching Assistant
Job Type: Temporary, Part-Time (Term-Time Only)
Contract Dates: Monday 19th May 2025 – Friday 18th July 2025
Working Hours: 8:45am – 3:15pm, Monday to Friday (30 hours per week)
Sussex Teachers are recruiting a Reception SEND Teaching Assistant to work at a welcoming, community-focused Infant school in Hassocks, West Sussex. This is a temporary teaching assistant job supporting a child in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with complex learning needs and speech and language difficulties.
You will provide 1:1 support during morning sessions, working outside the classroom on a reduced, play-based timetable, followed by general classroom assistance in the afternoon.
Responsibilities
* Provide 1:1 support for a child with SEND and speech and language needs in Reception.
* Deliver tailored learning support for the first 2 hours each day, outside of the main classroom.
* Assist the teacher with classroom activities, group learning, and phonics instruction.
* Support personal, social, and emotional development in line with EYFS framework.
* Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and families to monitor and encourage progress.
Requirements
* Experience working with children in EYFS, Reception, nursery, or early childhood settings (within the last 3 years).
* Understanding of special educational needs (SEND) and early intervention strategies.
* Familiarity with speech and language delay, global developmental delay (GLD), and sensory needs.
* Strong communication skills and ability to build trusting relationships with pupils and staff.
* A calm, patient, and positive approach to behaviour and learning support.
About the School
* Located in the heart of Hassocks, just 10 miles north of Brighton, this vibrant and inclusive Infant school is known for its child-first ethos and supportive learning environment.
* The school is easily accessible by public transport and car, with excellent transport links: 3-minute walk to Hassocks train station (10-minute journey to Brighton).
* Close to the A23 with easy access to Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, and other local towns.
* Work in a friendly and well-resourced school with a committed leadership and SEN team.
* Ideal for gaining experience in Early Years and SEND education.
* Free CPD training available through Sussex Teachers (Autism Awareness,Safeguarding and Child Protection, Prevent Duty).
* Excellent location for commuting across Sussex.
* School hours, no evenings or weekends, and regular school holidays.
* Supportive environment for those pursuing careers in teaching, educational psychology, or speech and language therapy.
How to Apply
Interested in applying for this Reception SEND Teaching Assistant job in West Sussex?
Contact us today:
* Click ‘Apply Now’ with your CV or application form.
* Call 01273 626800
* WhatsApp Kim on 07800 573023
* Email: kim@sussexteachers.co.uk
Apply now and make a difference in a child’s early education journey at this outstanding Infant school in Hassocks!
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