SEN Teaching Assistant, Horsham

SEN Teaching Assistant

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SEN Teaching Assistant – Horsham
Location: Horsham
Salary: £90 – £95 per day
Contract Type: Full-Time
Start Date: Immediately

About the School
This school in Horsham is dedicated to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for all pupils, including those with special educational needs (SEN). The school prioritises pupil well-being, personalised learning, and social development, ensuring that every child is supported to achieve their potential. Staff work collaboratively to implement effective strategies for learning, behaviour, and communication, creating a structured and safe environment that promotes confidence, engagement, and independence.

About the Role
The SEN Teaching Assistant will provide targeted support to pupils with additional needs, helping them access the curriculum and achieve their learning goals. You will work closely with teachers and SEN staff to deliver personalised interventions, support classroom activities, and contribute to a calm, inclusive learning environment. Your role will have a direct impact on the pupils’ learning, social development, and overall school experience.

Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEN.
Assist teachers in planning and delivering lessons tailored to individual pupil needs.
Support pupils’ social, emotional, and communication development.
Help implement and follow individual education plans (IEPs) and track progress.
Assist with personal care needs where required, ensuring dignity and sensitivity.
Contribute to a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages engagement and confidence.

Qualifications and Skills

Experience supporting children with SEN or additional learning needs.
Understanding of child development, behaviour management, and communication strategies.
Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and SEN staff.
Patient, empathetic, and proactive approach to supporting pupils.
Right to work in the UK and willingness to complete all relevant safer recruitment checks.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

To Apply
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK, a current CV including full employment history and references, and be prepared to undertake an Enhanced DBS check (or provide one registered on the Update Service).

For more information or to register your interest in the ‘SEN Teaching Assistant’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.

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Location:: Horsham
Job Type:: FullTime

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