SEN Teaching Assistant

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Job Title:

Teaching Assistant

Location:

Ashley Park School, Epsom, Surrey KT18 7LR

Salary: £22,160.62 per annum ( not pro rata )

Hours:

37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.15am - 4.15pm

Contract:

Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:
November 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
About the Role
Are you looking for a career where you can make a genuine difference to a young person every day? At Ashley Park School, we're looking for caring, enthusiastic and resilient Teaching Assistants to join our growing team and help students with additional needs build confidence, overcome barriers and achieve their potential.
Working alongside experienced teachers, therapists and other professionals, you'll provide personalised support in a nurturing environment where every student is understood as an individual and every achievement matters.
Previous SEN experience is beneficial, but it isn't essential. If you have the right values, patience and ability to connect with young people, we'll provide the training and support you need to develop within specialist education.
What You'll Be Doing
Provide 1:1, small-group and classroom support, helping students engage with learning and work towards their individual goals.
Build positive and trusting relationships that help students feel safe, understood and ready to learn.
Support teachers to deliver engaging, creative and personalised learning activities.
Encourage students to develop greater confidence, independence, communication and social skills.
Provide calm and consistent support to promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
Help plan and deliver individualised activities and support strategies that encourage student progress.
Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and other professionals to provide consistent support.
Help maintain a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed.
About You
You don't need years of specialist education experience to make a great Teaching Assistant. You may already work in a school, or have transferable experience from care, support work, youth work, mentoring, coaching or another people-focused role.
We're looking for someone who:
Is genuinely passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs.
Is patient, compassionate and able to build positive relationships.
Can remain calm, resilient and consistent when situations become challenging.
Has strong communication skills and enjoys working as part of a team.
Is flexible and willing to adapt their approach around individual student needs.
Is enthusiastic about learning, developing and building a career within specialist education.
Is willing to complete relevant induction, mandatory training and further professional development.
Holds a Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools – desirable, but not essential.
Has previous SEN experience or relevant qualifications – beneficial, but not essential.
Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
About Us
Ashley Park School is a brand-new independent specialist school in Epsom, Surrey, for autistic young people aged 11–19, with a capacity for 60 students.
We provide a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Personalised teaching, differentiated lessons, and tailored therapeutic support ensure each student's unique needs and abilities are met.
Our curriculum combines academic study, vocational pathways, and life skills, preparing young people to achieve their full potential and future aspirations.
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