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Specialist Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)

United Kingdom, Copthorne Employment contract 21833.00 - 24054.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted July 08, 2026
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Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant (Term-Time / Permanent) Location: Copthorne Salary: £21.8 - 24k Hours: Full-Time, Permanent (Term-Time Only) Start Date: September Are you looking for an SEN Teaching Assistant job within a supportive, Ofsted "Outstanding" school that genuinely invests in your career? We are seeking a dedicated Specialist TA to join our nationally recognised trust. In this rewarding role, you will work on a 1:1 basis with learners aged 5-16 with complex needs, autism (ASD), and associated behavioural or communication difficulties. Based in a modern, state-of-the-art day school with a maximum class size of 8, you will support students beyond academics-helping them develop socially, emotionally, and physically while building their self-esteem and independence.

Job Responsibility

  • Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support for SEN learners with complex and multiple learning difficulties
  • Assist in managing behavioural, social, and emotional development in a classroom of no more than 8 students
  • Collaborate with teachers and therapy teams to create a safe, enabling, and engaging learning environment
  • Utilise the school's premium resources (from tech to outdoor spaces) to enhance student engagement

Requirements

  • GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade C/4 or equivalent)
  • Proven experience as a Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, or Childcare Professional (must be able to provide references)
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check

What we offer

  • Fully Funded Training: Earn recognised qualifications fully paid for by the trust from your first day
  • Incredible Facilities: Work in a dream setting featuring a forest school, outdoor theatre, therapy rooms, music studios, art workshops, and the latest tech gadgets
  • Career Progression: Clear pathways for professional development with a supportive Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
  • Work-Life Balance: Permanent, term-time-only contract
  • Added Perks: Free on-site meals and full access to school facilities
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