Teaching Assistant

Full Job Description

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Job Title:   Teaching Assistant
Location:   Hambrook School, Burgess Hill, West Sussex
Hours:        37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 8.30am - 4pm 
Salary:       £22,160.62 per annum (no pro rata)
Contract:   Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:         July 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Build a career where every day you help young people achieve more than they ever imagined. As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll be part of a warm, collaborative team dedicated to helping each learner feel safe, confident and ready to engage.

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting children and young people with varied and complex needs to access learning and achieve personal goals
• Assisting with engaging classroom, outdoor and enrichment activities
• Providing emotional, behavioural and practical support to help pupils feel safe and valued
• Encouraging independence, positive relationships and social development

Who We’re Looking For

• GCSE English and Math's required
• Caring, patient and adaptable, with a genuine desire to help young people thrive
• Resilient, positive and able to work collaboratively within a supportive team
• A confident communicator who builds trust with pupils and colleagues
• Flexible, enthusiastic and ready to support learning in a range of settings

About Us

Hambrook School is an independent specialist school in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, for pupils aged 5–18 with autism and an EHCP.

Opened in 2023 and rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, we provide a structured, safe and nurturing environment. Small classes and highly personalised programmes enable pupils to engage, progress and enjoy learning. Through rich curriculum experiences and bespoke support, we help every young person achieve their full potential.

For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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