Sen Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Specialist SEN Primary School

Location: Horley
Hours: Monday–Friday | 8:15am–4:45pm
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term
Start Date: September

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant who is passionate about helping children learn, grow and reach their full potential?

We’re working with a welcoming and supportive specialist SEN primary school in Horley that is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join their team this September.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with primary-aged children with additional needs and wants to make a meaningful difference to their educational journey, confidence and development.

The Role – SEN Teaching Assistant

You will:

• Support primary-aged pupils with a range of special educational needs.
• Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive behaviour.
• Help pupils engage with learning and develop essential skills.
• Work closely with teachers and the wider school team to meet individual needs.
• Contribute to a safe, nurturing and engaging learning environment.

‍ What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous SEN experience within a school setting – essential.
• A calm, patient and proactive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with children.
• A genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs.
• A positive attitude and a willingness to get involved in all aspects of school life.

What’s on Offer?

• A full-time, long-term position.
• Competitive weekly pay.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• The potential opportunity to secure a permanent position.
• The chance to join a friendly and supportive specialist school team.
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day.

✨ Ready for Your Next SEN Opportunity?

If you have school-based SEN experience and are looking for a rewarding new role in a specialist primary setting, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today to find out more and take the next step in your SEN career!

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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