Reception Teaching Assistant - Hove

Reception Teaching Assistant Required for Primary School in Hove, East Sussex

EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant needed in Hove

At Engage Education, we’ve specialised in recruiting teaching assistants for over a decade, so we know a bit about finding the ideal school for you.

We’re currently looking for an enthusiastic teaching assistant to work full-time at a fantastic primary school in Hove to start in September 2025.

Step into a rewarding role where every day makes a difference. As an Early Years Teaching Assistant, you’ll spark curiosity, boost confidence, and support children at a crucial stage in their development.

You’ll work closely with teachers—helping deliver lessons, creating fun classroom displays, and offering one-on-one support to pupils, including those with special educational needs. Whether calming nerves, encouraging growth, or building essential life skills, your impact will be lasting.

Bring your creativity, communication skills, and passion for learning—and help shape the future, one child at a time.

At this school everyone is valued and respected as a member of their learning community. The vision of the school is one of a happy, dynamic learning environment where all members of the school and its wider community have a sense of belonging and understand their responsibility to contribute to the enjoyment and success of the learning community that we all share.

The school is in a great location which is easily accessible via bus.

About the role:

Our teaching assistants’ duties can include:

• Working 1:1 and with small groups of pupils with SEN

• Providing intervention support

• 1:1 support for SEND and lower ability pupils

The ideal applicant will have:

• Experience of working with children with SEN, specifically ASC

• Knowledge of EYFS

• A real passion for education and improving the attainment of pupils

• Bags of creativity for stimulating and engaging pupils

Highlights of becoming an Engage Teaching Assistant

• Earn up to £500 per week

• Full-time and part-time positions available

• Develop your knowledge of the national curriculum

• Ideal post for graduates looking to move into a career in teaching

Why choose Engage Education?

• Engage Education also has an exclusive partnership with Creative Education which offers over 200 CPD courses for teachers and support staff. Membership with Creative Education is usually via a paid monthly subscription, but as an Engage candidate, you’ll get forever access to all of their current and future content for free.

• We pay all our staff in line with the Agency Worker Regulations, meaning your pay will be equal to that of a permanent employee

• You will benefit from your own dedicated Engage consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance

• You will be invited to our wide range of continued professional development (CPD) training sessions, provided by our in-house team of experienced senior leaders. These are completely free to attend!

• £50 referral bonus for each of your friends you refer to us when they work 10 days or more.

How to apply

If you’re as excited about this role as we are, you can apply below - or get in touch with us directly.

If you’re not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately you have not been successful for this role. We have a lot of applications to our positions, so don’t be disheartened - you are still free to apply to one of our other vacancies that you may be more suited for. We will also keep your CV on file and continue to help you in your search for your next role.

All candidates will be required to undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance will be provided.

By applying for this role, you are consenting to Engage Education Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with GDPR requirements.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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