SEN Teaching Assistant

Randstad Education; Horsham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An inclusive and welcoming specialist school is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to support learners with moderate and severe learning difficulties. This vibrant school, recently rated Outstanding by OFSTED, offers a nurturing environment that champions a strong sense of community and growth for students aged 6-19. With a commitment to excellence, this role provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in students' lives while enjoying excellent benefits, including a competitive salary, training, and ample room for career progression. If you are eager to inspire a love for learning and support students in their educational journey, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Excellent starting salary

Welcome bonus

Fully paid training

Modern resources and equipment

Spacious classrooms and grounds

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates should be flexible, resilient, and positive in supporting learners.
• Experience in school or nursery settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support learners on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Communicate with parents about pupils' progress.

Skills

Flexibility

Resilience

Positive approach

Communication skills

Education

Experience in education settings

Knowledge of UK SEN settings

Job description

Join us and be part of something extraordinary!

Passionate Teaching Assistant Wanted - Make a Difference Today!

Are you eager to inspire a love for learning? Do you want to support students on a 1:1 and small group basis?

If you're looking for a rewarding and long-term career as a Teaching Assistant in a specialist school, this is the perfect place to start!

This inclusive and welcoming specialist school is seeking a dedicated TA to provide essential support to learners with moderate and severe learning difficulties. With a dual-site campus and over 150 students, this school is a vibrant and dynamic environment, ranked #1 in the county.

Recently rated Outstanding by OFSTED, the school champions a "working together" and "everyone counts" ethos. It offers a broad curriculum that nurtures students' physical, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual growth. Catering to learners aged 6-19, the school prides itself on an exceptional leadership team and a strong sense of community.

Recent achievements include the Active Mark, Eco Award, Healthy School Award, and International School Award. The school also regularly organizes successful fundraising events, reinforcing its commitment to both students and the wider community.

From the moment you step through the gates, you'll feel the warmth, support, and passion that make this school truly special.

Benefits:

1. Excellent starting salary/term time and a welcome bonus
2. 2 week intensive training - fully paid
3. Modern resources and equipment including interactive whiteboards and iPads
4. Superb and spacious classrooms and grounds
5. There is lots of room for progression in the roles, from senior teaching assistant to skill development and other areas to branch into (therapies, inclusion support etc.)

All applicants for this position must have the following requirements to be considered:

1. Ideal candidates will be flexible, resilient and have a positive approach to supporting learners.
2. School, Nursery and or education based experience (desirable)
3. Relevant experience/Knowledge of UK SEN settings (desirable)
4. Eligibility to work in the UK

Responsibilities:

1. Supporting learners on a 1:1, small group and classroom basis
2. Communicating with parents and carers over pupils' progress and participating in departmental meetings, parents' evenings and whole school training events

If you want to know more about this fabulous opportunity or wish to send us your application then please don't hesitate to apply now. For more information on this role please feel free to contact Bryony di Cara on 01293 527416.

This role is open to receiving applications over the next week. Within a week of the closing date, appropriate applicants will begin a three-stage interview process, after which shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the final stage of the interview process with appropriate school leadership.