SEN Teaching Assistant Meadowbrook SEN School

SEN Teaching Assistant - (Meadowbrook SEN School - Long Eaton)

Job Reference: horizon care/TP/887/1209

Number of Positions:

5

Contract Type:

Full Time

37.5 hrs pw TT only

Working Hours:

37.5 hrs pw

Location:

Long Eaton

Closing Date:

19/08/2026

Job Category:

Education

Region / Division:

East Midlands

Business Unit:

Education

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you thrive in a dynamic and rewarding environment? If so, Horizon Care and Education is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team at our new school based in Long Eaton, Meadowbrook School.

Meadowbrook School will be a brand-new, independent specialist day school providing high-quality education for up to 80 pupils.

Based in Long Eaton, Nottingham, the school will meet the diverse needs of pupils aged 5-19 with Autism.

Refurbishment is currently underway, with completion scheduled for late Summer.

Through education, we enable young people to gain the skills and resilience needed to succeed in life beyond school, inspiring the brightest futures. Our specialist independent schools offer unrivalled opportunities, securing strong educational outcomes with personalised, inclusive, and stimulating programmes of learning.

There’s nothing more rewarding than helping someone believe in themselves, have the confidence to celebrate their own uniqueness and achieve success that is personal to them.

What you’ll get to do:

• Assisting students in their educational and social development.
• Provide support inside and outside of the classroom, so they can fully engage in a wide range of activities.
• Help to set up activities for students, using technology or adjusting the environment to suit their needs.
• Support teachers, engaging with students, providing learning support, and reacting to situations in the classroom in a positive, non-disruptive manner.
• Working 1:1 with some students, to give them the time and support they need to learn.

What we’re looking for from you:

• Experience of working with children who have behavioural support needs with a good knowledge of behavioural management techniques and strategies.
• Grade C or above GCSE in English and Math, or L1/2 equivalent functional skills qualification.
• Hold or be willing to work towards a recognised teaching assistant qualification.

Why work for us?

• Access to Tastecard, Bluelight card and MyGym discounts!
• Real Living Wage employer
• Competitive pay rates
• Christmas bonus
• Generous Refer a Friend Scheme
• Financial wellbeing service
• Life Assurance
• Ongoing training and professional development plus High quality CPD opportunities
• Comprehensive induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.
• Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme.
• Employee assistance programme – free, confidential support.
• Looking after your wellbeing - supporting you need to feel good about what you do. We’re in this together.
• Supportive management and senior leaders.

Interviews for this role will be 30th & 31st July