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Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)

United Kingdom, East Grinstead 92.56 - 95.00 GBP / Day · Job Posted June 01, 2026
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Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) - Location: Horley, Surrey. Daily Rate: £92.56 - £95.00. Contract: Full-Time / Term-Time. The Mission: Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of young people who face significant barriers to learning? Our school in Horley is a specialised provision dedicated to nurturing independent learners and preparing them for a successful transition into adult life. We cater to up to 50 students who possess Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs). We are deeply dedicated to our vision of 'nurturing independent learners who are prepared for adult life.' The Student Profile: The majority of our learners have complex needs. You will be supporting students with: SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health), MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties), Autism (ASC), Associated Needs: ADHD, Speech & Language difficulties, Oppositional Defiance, and Attachment Disorders. Your Role: As an SEN TA, you will provide critical learning and educational interventions tailored to individual EHCPs.

Job Responsibility

  • Delivering targeted support that aligns with specific learning goals
  • Providing a grounded, nurturing presence to help students navigate social and emotional challenges
  • Encouraging students to develop the practical skills necessary for life beyond education
  • Working within a team referred by Surrey County Council and other local authorities to ensure holistic student care

Requirements

  • Resilient: You remain calm and professional in high-pressure or emotionally charged situations
  • Experienced: You have a background (or a strong interest) in working with SEMH, Autism, or ADHD
  • Empathetic: You understand that 'behaviour is communication' and can support students with attachment or defiance disorders with patience
  • Proactive: You are ready to jump in and find creative ways to engage students who find traditional learning difficult
  • 121 teaching experience
  • ability to communicate with parents
  • ability to work well under pressure
  • able to inspire
  • be a role model
  • building rapport with children
  • career driven
  • communication
  • effective discipline
  • empathy
  • engaging
  • excellent time management
  • FMS experience
  • good behaviour management skills
  • good classroom management
  • good communication skills
  • good sense of humour
  • high expectations
  • keen to contribute to the life of the school
  • key stage 3 experience
  • key stage 4 experience
  • key stage 5 experience
  • knowledge of A-level specification
  • knowledge of curriculum
  • knowledge of GCSE specification
  • knowledge of subject
  • motivated
  • partake in extra curricular activities
  • passion for education
  • SEN experience
  • set clear objectives
  • SIMS experience
  • sixth form experience
  • teaching assistant experience
  • team player
  • work well autonomously
  • years 7-11 experience

What we offer

  • PAYE
  • Referral Bonus
  • training and education
  • Safeguarding & Prevent

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