SEN Teaching Assistant

Royal Alexandra and Albert School; Gatton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Alexandra and Albert School, a good school with outstanding boarding provision, is looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant. The role focuses on supporting learning in the classroom and may involve working with small groups both within and outside of lessons.

The post is an excellent stepping stone for those seeking school experience before teacher training. Set in a beautiful 260-acre estate near Gatton, the school welcomes applicants with energy and a passion for helping young

Qualifications

• Highly motivated, enthusiastic and passionate about working with young people.
• Ideal for someone seeking school experience before initial teacher training.
• Role involves classroom support and may include small group work.

Responsibilities

• Support learning in the classroom and with small groups inside and outside lessons.

Job description

We are: We are a 'Good' school (Ofsted, April 2024), where our boarding provision was recently judged as 'Outstanding' (Ofsted, 2025). The inspectors highlighted that our \"students are making significant progress,\" noting they are \"supported through a culture of high expectation, helping them to achieve the best they can.\" We are a lively and purposeful co-educational, comprehensive state boarding school for children aged 7 to 18 years, with approximately 700 flexi-boarders and 300 full boarders. A popular choice for both local families and international boarders, our success is driven by our exceptional facilities, academic results, and a boarding ethos that fosters a wide range of co-curricular activities and positive student attitudes. We are now seeking a dedicated professional to contribute to this thriving, high-expectation environment. We offer:

• Professional, supportive and committed staff team
• Beautiful estate set in 260 acres of parkland
• Convenient location, close to the A23 and M25
• Free on-site parking

We are looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join our successful and dynamic Special Educational Needs Department to support the learning of our students. This includes support in the classroom and may include working with small groups both within and outside of lessons. Whether you have experience or are new to the role, it is essential that you are highly motivated, enthusiastic and have a passion for working with young people. This role would also be ideal for someone who is looking to gain school experience prior to undertaking initial teacher training.

Safeguarding Information The Royal Alexandra and Albert School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post if successful, including an Enhanced DBS check. Staff must be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety regulations, security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns as appropriate. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

At The Royal Alexandra and Albert School we strive to be inclusive and value the positive impact of diversity and equality within our school. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, and particularly encourage those from ethnic minority groups who reflect the diversity, and varied cultural and ethnic backgrounds, of our student community / boarding community.