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Specialist SEN Support Assistant

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United Kingdom , Horley

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Salary:

90.00 - 95.00 GBP / Day
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Specialist SEN Support Assistant. Location: Horley. Daily Rate: £90.00 - £95.00. Employment Type: Full-Time. Schedule: Monday - Friday (Term Time Only). The Role: Do you possess a genuine drive to transform the lives of students with additional learning requirements? We are looking for a motivated, steadfast, and adaptable SEN Teaching Assistant to join our expert academic teams throughout Horley. This position is perfect for a professional seeking a stable environment where you can cultivate strong, impactful bonds with students and witness their growth throughout the school year. You will play a pivotal role in assisting students with diverse complex requirements-including Autism (ASD), ADHD, and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges-empowering them to achieve their full academic and social potential.

Job Responsibility:

  • Deliver targeted assistance
  • partner with specific cohorts or individual learners to provide a reliable foundation for their success
  • execute EHCP goals
  • utilise Education, Health and Care Plans to facilitate customised learning objectives and developmental milestones
  • manage behavioural needs
  • apply uniform techniques to navigate complex behaviours and encourage healthy emotional self-regulation
  • foster independence
  • enhance students' interpersonal skills and self-reliance, guiding them through social exchanges and everyday habits
  • engage in teamwork
  • act as a crucial member of a diverse professional group, including classroom teachers, SENCOs, and visiting specialists
  • provide personal care
  • offer assistance with personal care as needed, maintaining the student's dignity and wellbeing at all times

Requirements:

  • Practical experience assisting learners with SEN (Autism, ADHD, SEMH, or MLD) is a prerequisite
  • reliable
  • tenacious & empathetic
  • effective liaisons
  • preferably possess a Level 2 or 3 TA qualification or substantial relevant professional history
  • ability to track progression in attainment
  • background in youth work
  • behaviour management
  • building relationships
  • classroom management
  • communication
  • de-escalation techniques
  • empathy
  • experience in administering medication
  • experience in managing challenging behaviour
  • experience with autism spectrum disorders
  • experience with learning difficulties
  • experience with social emotional mental health
  • inclusiveness
  • manual handling
  • marking
  • mentor experience
  • personal care experience
  • planning
  • resilience
  • restraint training
  • speech and language therapy experience
What we offer:
  • Attractive salary
  • professional advancement
  • work-life balance
  • impactful contribution
  • training and education
  • Safeguarding & Prevent

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 17, 2026

Expiration:
August 09, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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