Learning Support Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant – Haywards Heath 

At Engage, we know that a school runs on quality support staff. We are now working with a mainstream secondary school in Haywards Heath that requires an experienced teaching assistant to work with small groups of students who need additional support, starting in September 2026

The ideal applicant will:

• Be available to work full time and be able to commit to a long term role
• Have experience working with secondary age students with Autism, ADHD and Mental Health 
• Be confident, flexible and enthusiastic
• Be passionate about raising attainment in students 

About the school:

This is a popular 11-16 secondary school in Haywards Heath who offer an individual support programme to ensure that each student is assisted in breaking through any barriers to learning through an inclusive curriculum. Educational Health Care Plan Students have a range of disabilities and needs relating to cognition and learning, social, emotional and mental health, communication and interaction and/or sensory and physical. The team and SENDCO are experienced, nurturing and focused on the progression and education of the young people in the school. 

About us:

We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.

• Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
• Free CPD sessions
• Your own dedicated consultant
• ‘Refer a Friend’ vouchers available
• Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners

How to apply

You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers require a formally-recognised teaching qualification.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. 

All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance provided.

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