Aspiring Child Counsellor / Learning Support Assistant (Burgess Hill)

About the role

This position offers recent graduates the chance to gain hands‑on experience supporting children and young people with complex special educational needs in a specialist foundation school. You will work alongside qualified staff to create a safe, empowering environment for pupils aged 2‑19.

Key responsibilities

• Provide one‑to‑one and group support to pupils with autism spectrum conditions and profound learning difficulties.
• Assist in delivering tailored activities that promote confidence, motivation and social skills.
• Help maintain a calm and secure classroom atmosphere, especially during stressful situations.
• Support safeguarding procedures and ensure the wellbeing of all students.
• Participate in on‑site training, CPD sessions and regular supervision.

Required profile

• Passionate about helping children achieve their full potential.
• Resilient and able to stay calm under pressure.
• Excellent listener with strong interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to commute to Burgess Hill and work full‑time during term dates.
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).

Required skills

What we offer

• Day rate of £90‑£105 (PAYE), Monday‑Friday, 08:30‑15:30.
• Term‑time only contract with the possibility of extension.
• Comprehensive on‑site training, support and continuous professional development.
• Opportunity to apply a Psychology, Sociology or Criminology degree in a practical setting.