Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant - SEND

Location: Horsham, West Sussex
Salary: £22,996 - £24,568 per annum (£12.87 - £13.75 per hour), depending on experience
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time, Term Time Only
Hours: 40 hours per week
Start Date: September 2026

About the Role

Simply Education are excited to be working with a brand new specialist SEND secondary setting in Horsham, supporting autistic young people aged 11-16.

We are looking for a caring, resilient and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support students' learning, wellbeing and personal development within a small-class, highly supportive environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in SEND, education or therapeutic support, with extensive training and the opportunity to work closely with an onsite clinical team.

Key Responsibilities

Build strong, trusting relationships with students and prioritise their wellbeing and individual needs.
Provide proactive support with learning within small classes and help personalise students' education.
Work closely with the SENCO, teachers and clinical team to implement therapeutic strategies and interventions.
Support students with their emotional wellbeing, communication and engagement.
Provide regular feedback to parents, carers and other professionals.
Contribute to enrichment activities including sports, swimming, outdoor learning, community projects and visits.
Maintain excellent standards of pastoral care and safeguarding.
Support students in developing confidence, independence and positive outcomes.

What We're Looking For

We are keen to hear from candidates who have:

Experience supporting young people, particularly those with SEND or neurodivergent needs, or the potential and willingness to learn quickly.
A genuine interest in psychology, therapy or therapeutic approaches.
Empathy, resilience and a positive growth mindset.
Strong communication, IT and general education skills.
The ability to support young people who may experience anxiety, mental health difficulties and complex behaviours.
A commitment to developing as a neuro-informed and neuro-affirmative practitioner.
Excellent pastoral and safeguarding practice.
A proactive, resourceful and team-focused approach.

Why Apply?

Work in small classes where you can build meaningful relationships with students.
Receive extensive training and professional development.
Work alongside an onsite clinical team, including psychology, occupational therapy and speech and language professionals.
Gain valuable experience in SEND, therapeutic education and neurodiversity.
Play a key role in developing a growing specialist setting and making a genuine difference to young people's lives.Apply today through Simply Education to find out more

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