Role Name: Early Years SEN Assistant
Location: Burgess Hill
Salary: £88.92 - £95 per day (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full-Time
Start Date: Immediately
We are looking for a committed Early Years SEN Assistant to join a school in Burgess Hill, supporting young learners with additional needs and helping them thrive in their early educational journey.
About the School
The school is committed to inclusive education and provides strong SEN support for pupils with a range of additional needs. Staff work closely together to create a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where every child can develop their skills and confidence. Pupil wellbeing, engagement, and early learning development are at the heart of the school’s ethos.
About the Role
The Early Years SEN Assistant will work alongside teachers and SEN staff to support children in Nursery and Reception with additional learning needs. You will provide targeted support, assist with individualised learning plans, and help create an environment where every child can progress and succeed.
Responsibilities
* Support children with additional needs in the classroom and in small group settings
* Assist teachers with the delivery of individualised learning plans
* Encourage positive behaviour and social interactions
* Monitor and report on pupil progress to teaching staff
* Provide personal care when required, ensuring dignity and comfort
* Work collaboratively with SEN staff to deliver effective interventions
Qualifications & Skills
* Experience supporting young children with SEN in an educational setting
* Knowledge of early years teaching strategies and SEN approaches
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
* Patience, empathy, and adaptability to meet individual pupil needs
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
To apply
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and provide a current CV with references. An enhanced DBS certificate is required.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Early Years SEN Assistant’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.