Teaching Assistants Required – Outstanding Special Primary School (Severe & Complex Needs)
Exclusive Opportunity via Horizon Teachers
Are you a compassionate, skilled and resilient Teaching Assistant looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of children with severe and complex needs?
We are proud to be working exclusively with an
Outstanding special primary school that supports learners with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), complex medical needs, autism, and communication challenges.
This is not just a job — it is a chance to become part of a highly respected, well-supported, and exceptionally well-led educational community.
Why This School?
This school is widely recognised for its nurturing ethos, high standards, and exceptional outcomes for pupils.
Families, professionals and staff consistently praise the leadership, culture and impact of the provisio and staff wellbeing, development and recognition are at the heart of everything they do.
What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out??
- Highly competitive salary packages
- Regular pay reviews
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Ongoing training funded and supported by the schoo
- Exceptional Training & Professional Development
You will
never be placed into a role unprepared.
Horizon Teachers gives every Teaching Assistant we work with the chance to benefit from our:
- Comprehensive induction training
- Specialist SEND sourcing for roles involving learners with severe and complex needs
- Safeguarding and medical support training (where required)
- Ongoing CPD and career progression opportunities
Whether you are experienced in SEND or looking to build on a strong foundation, you will be supported every step of the way.
This school offers:
- Multidisciplinary approach (therapists, SEN specialists, medical professionals)
- Strong leadership with open-door policy
- Clear communication and structured support systems
- A culture of respect, teamwork and shared purpose
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support pupils with severe and complex learning needs
- Assist with communication strategies (including PECS, Makaton or AAC where appropriate)
- Provide personal care where required, delivered with dignity and compassion
- Work collaboratively with teachers and therapists to implement individual learning plans
- Contribute to a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment
This role requires patience, emotional resilience, professionalism, and a genuine passion for inclusive education.
Who We Are Looking ForWe welcome applications from candidates who:
- Have experience supporting children or young people with SEND (preferred)
- Demonstrate empathy, patience and emotional intelligence
- Are reliable, proactive and reflective practitioners
- Value teamwork and professional growth
- Are committed to safeguarding and inclusive practice
Experience in special education, care, health support, psychology, youth work or mainstream education is highly valued.
Why Apply Through Horizon Teachers?
This role is being offered
exclusively through Horizon Teachers because of our outstanding reputation and consistent 4.9-star reviews.
We are committed to:
- Carefully matching candidates to the right environment
- Ensuring full role clarity before placement
- Providing continued consultant support
- Advocating for excellent pay and conditions
We do not believe in simply filling vacancies — we build long-term, successful placements.
Make a Real Difference
If you are ready to work in a school where:
- Staff are valued and invested in
- Training is prioritised
- Pay reflects your dedication and skill
- Children with the most complex needs receive exceptional care and education
Then we would love to hear from you.
Join a school where your work truly changes lives — every single day.Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply
We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.
As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
