Are you a compassionate and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in the lives of young learners?
A friendly and supportive specialist school in Reigate is seeking a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team. The school caters for children aged 2â??11 with a range of complex learning needs, including Autism Spectrum Conditions, communication difficulties, and developmental delays.
Youâ??ll be joining a collaborative team who are passionate about inclusion, tailored learning, and building strong, trusting relationships with pupils and their families.
This role is to start ASAP, on a full-time basis until July 2026, with the potential for the role to become permanent.
The role:- Supporting pupils with additional needs in the classroom and during wider school activities.
- Working closely with class teachers and therapists to deliver targeted interventions.
- Encouraging pupil engagement and helping to build confidence and independence.
- Assisting with personal care and sensory needs, where required.
- Promoting a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
You will need:- Experience working with children or young people with SEN (ideally in an educational setting).
- A patient, calm, and adaptable approach to supporting individual needs.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- A genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional learning needs.
- An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one through Horizon Teachers.
Why choose this role?- A rewarding opportunity to support children who benefit hugely from individualised support.
- A welcoming school environment with a strong commitment to staff development.
- On-site training provided, including safeguarding, autism awareness, and communication strategies.
- Long-term opportunity with potential for progression and further training.
Why Horizon Teachers?- A team of specialist education consultants and many with years of education experience
- We always look to pay our Teachers/Support Staff the highest rates possible
- Earn up to £300 in vouchers of your choice for successful referrals
- We are currently having our busiest year & placing more staff than ever before
Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London, the South East, the Midlands and the North of England. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement. For all teaching roles you will need to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
Horizon Teachers, part of Operam Education Group.
