SEN Teaching Assistant

Outcomes First Group; Epsom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Your Wellbeing Matters – mental health

Vista platform benefits

Health, wellbeing & insurance benefits

Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Outcomes First Group's Ashley Park School in Epsom is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support learning and unlock each pupil's potential. You will work with teachers, therapists and a multidisciplinary team to create a safe, nurturing classroom where every pupil can thrive.

The role focuses on one-to-one and small-group support, adapting lessons, building confidence, promoting inclusion and safeguarding. Permanent, term-time arrangement with a start in September 2026; UK applicants only,

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs.
• Patient, compassionate and committed to helping every pupil achieve their full potential.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Adaptable and resilient to meet individual pupil needs.
• Willing to learn and pursue professional qualifications.
• Desirable Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored one-to-one and small-group support to help pupils overcome barriers and achieve goals.
• Assist with delivering engaging, personalised lessons and resources.
• Build confidence, independence and positive relationships in the classroom.
• Support planning, delivery and review of learning activities and support plans.
• Maintain accurate records and uphold safeguarding, health, and safety standards.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and families to provide joined‑up support.
• Help create stimulating classrooms that spark curiosity and a love of learning.
• Contribute to a calm, inclusive environment where every child feels valued.

Skills

Team player

Excellent communication

Adaptable

Willing to learn

SEN awareness

Education

Level 3 Teaching & Learning Cert (Desirable)

Job description

Full Job Description

We put wellbeing first by giving our teams more time to recharge

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: Ashley Park School, Epsom, Surrey KT18 7LR

Salary: ££22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

Start: September 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

Are you passionate about changing lives and helping children and young people discover just how much they're capable of? At Ashley Park School, we're looking for compassionate, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our growing team. This is far more than a support role—it's an opportunity to inspire confidence, unlock potential and make a lasting difference every single day. Working alongside experienced teachers, therapists and a skilled multidisciplinary team, you'll help create a safe, nurturing and engaging learning environment where every pupil feels understood, valued and empowered to thrive. Through your encouragement, patience and support, you'll play a vital role in helping young people overcome challenges, celebrate successes and achieve milestones they never thought possible. No two days are the same, every achievement matters, and every member of our team has the opportunity to transform a child's future.

What You'll Be Doing

• Bring learning to life by supporting teachers to deliver engaging, creative and personalised lessons that inspire every pupil.
• Provide tailored one-to-one and small-group support, helping pupils overcome barriers, access learning and achieve their individual goals.
• Build confidence, independence, communication skills and positive relationships, empowering pupils to thrive both in and beyond the classroom.
• Champion positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing, creating a calm, safe and inclusive environment where every child feels valued and supported.
• Support the planning, delivery and review of personalised learning activities and individual support plans that maximise pupil progress.
• Prepare engaging learning resources and help create stimulating classrooms that spark curiosity, creativity and a love of learning.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, families and external professionals to provide consistent, joined‑up support that enables every pupil to succeed.
• Maintain accurate records while upholding the highest standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and pupil wellbeing, ensuring every child is protected and supported.

About You

• Passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs.
• Patient, compassionate and committed to helping every pupil achieve their full potential.
• A positive team player with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Adaptable, resilient and able to respond confidently to individual pupil needs.
• Previous experience working with children with SEN or relevant SEN qualifications are beneficial, but not essential – we'll provide training and support to help you succeed.
• Willing to learn, develop and work towards further professional qualifications.
• Holds a Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (desirable).
• Committed to completing all relevant induction and mandatory training.
• Dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

About Us

Ashley Park School is a brand-new independent specialist school in Epsom, Surrey, for autistic young people aged 11–19, with a capacity for 60 pupils. We provide a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment where every pupil can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Personalised teaching, differentiated lessons, and tailored therapeutic support ensure each pupil’s unique needs and abilities are met. Our curriculum combines academic study, vocational pathways, and life skills, preparing young people to achieve their full potential and future aspirations. 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.