Jobs / Teaching Assistant (KS1 / KS2) – SEND Support | Primary School | Hailsham, East Sussex
Position: Teaching Assistant
Contract type: Temp/Contract
School: Community Primary School
Area: BN27 Hailsham, East Sussex, UK
Teaching Assistant (KS1 / KS2) – SEND Support | Primary School | BN27 Hailsham, East Sussex
Location: Hailsham, East Sussex, UKJob Type: Full-Time, Fixed Term (23 March – 22 July)Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday–Friday, Term Time OnlySalary: £85 per day (inclusive of holiday pay) – Weekly PAYE
Sussex Teachers are recruiting a Primary School Teaching Assistant to support pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 at a welcoming village primary school near Hailsham in East Sussex.
This full-time Teaching Assistant job in East Sussex begins before the Easter holidays and will run until the end of the academic year in July. The role offers the opportunity to support classroom learning while providing 1:1 SEND support for a pupil with autism (ASD).
The school is located just north of Hailsham and is easily accessible from Polegate, Eastbourne, Heathfield, and Horam, with regular bus routes nearby.
About the Teaching Assistant Role
As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will support teachers and pupils across Key Stage 2, helping maintain a calm and positive learning environment. You will also work one-to-one with a pupil with SEND, supporting emotional regulation, engagement in lessons, and access to learning.
This role is ideal for candidates with experience in schools, childcare, nursery, or care settings, particularly those interested in SEN Teaching Assistant jobs in East Sussex.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide classroom support for KS2 pupils, assisting with learning activities and behaviour management
- Deliver 1:1 support for a pupil with SEND (Autism/ASD) to help them engage in lessons and regulate emotions
- Support reading groups and literacy activities across KS1 and KS2
- Assist with playtime and lunchtime supervision, encouraging positive social interaction and wellbeing
- Work collaboratively with teachers to support pupil progress, engagement, and emotional development
Requirements
- To be considered for this Teaching Assistant job near Hailsham, you should have:
- Recent experience supporting children (school, nursery, childcare, youth work, or care settings)
- Ability to provide two professional references
- Availability Monday–Friday (8:45am – 3:15pm)
- Experience supporting SEND or SEN pupils, particularly autism, is highly desirable
Benefits of Working with Sussex Teachers
- £85 per day (based on a 6-hour day, inclusive of holiday pay)
- Opportunity to work in a supportive and inclusive primary school community
- Be part of a collaborative teaching environment where staff are valued
- Help deliver a curriculum that supports confidence, resilience, and a love of learning
- Make a meaningful difference supporting pupils with SEND in a mainstream primary school
How to Apply
If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant role near Hailsham, East Sussex, please apply today with your CV or completed application form.
If this position is not the right fit, we still encourage you to register with Sussex Teachers to receive updates on:
- Teaching Assistant jobs in East Sussex
- SEN Teaching Assistant roles
- Primary school support staff vacancies
- Term-time school jobs
About Sussex Teachers
Sussex Teachers is a family-owned recruitment agency based in Brighton. Since 2007, we have focused on supporting local schools and educators across Sussex.
Unlike national agencies, we prioritise long-term relationships with schools, trusts, and local authorities, ensuring our staff receive the support they deserve.
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