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SEN Teaching Assistant - KS3 & KS4 | Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Nr Dorking

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Setting: Innovative SEN & Part-Residential School (Ages 8-19)

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you want to empower learners with Special Educational Needs (SEN) to lead fully independent and enriched lives?

We are urgently seeking a resilient, fun, and creative SEN Teaching Assistant to join a highly commended, "Ofsted Good" SEN school. If you have experience in care or education or personal experience with SEN and a desire to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, we want to hear from you.

About the SEN School & Your Environment

This long-standing, innovative SEN setting is a beacon of excellence, often used as a positive framework for other SEN schools across the country. Currently supporting over 90 pupils on roll, the school features a part-residential provision and sits on expansive rural grounds.

-Award Winning school (multiple years and accolades)

- Incredible space and resources including a cafe, climbing wall, artist in residence, sensory rooms (multiple) and ipads for every learner!

Because of this unique setting, our team is able to offer extensive outdoor learning opportunities, providing a safe, therapeutic environment for pupils to explore, grow, and develop. Year on year, our students make exceptional progress in both their education and social skills-and you will be a vital part of that success.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As an SEN Teaching Assistant working within the KS3 and KS4 departments, your day-to-day duties will include:

• Providing tailored support to learners on a 1:1, small group, and wider classroom basis.

• Assisting students with various SEN requirements, focusing heavily on SEMH needs.

• Fostering a love for learning while guiding students toward independence.

• Communicating effectively with parents and carers regarding pupil progress.

• Actively participating in departmental meetings, parents' evenings, and whole-school training events.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements)

To be considered for this rewarding Learning Support role, applicants must possess:

• Experience: 6 to 12 months of experience in a care, education, or learning support environment.

• Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent) and eligibility to work in the UK.

• Mindset: A flexible, resilient, and positive approach to supporting learners with complex needs.

• Note: Direct SEN experience is highly desirable, though candidates with a strong care background or those with personal SEN experience looking to transition into education are encouraged to apply.

Why Work With Us? (Benefits & Progression)

We boast brilliant staff retention, which is a direct result of how we treat and develop our educators. When you join our team, you will enjoy:

• A Secure Career: A full-time, permanent contract.

• Career Progression: Clear pathways to advance from Senior Teaching Assistant into specialised areas like therapies, skill development, and inclusion support.

• Unrivalled Training: Extensive, fully-funded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses.

• Exceptional Facilities: Superb, spacious classrooms situated on beautiful rural grounds.

• Modern Resources: Access to the latest educational technology, including interactive whiteboards and iPads.

How to Apply

This role is open to receiving applications over the next week. Do not delay your application!

Within a week of the closing date, successful applicants will begin a streamlined three-stage interview process. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to the final interview stage with school leadership.

Ready to inspire a love for learning? To discover more about this fabulous opportunity or to submit your application, please apply now.

For any immediate questions regarding this SEN Teaching Assistant role, please call Bryony on Show phone number.