Specialist Teaching Assistant; SEN TA

Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant (Term-Time / Permanent)

• Location: Oxted

• Salary: £21.8 - 24k

• Hours: Full‑Time, Permanent (Term‑Time Only)

• Start Date: September

Are you looking for an SEN Teaching Assistant job within a supportive, Ofsted "Outstanding" school that genuinely invests in your career?

We are seeking a dedicated Specialist TA to join our nationally recognised trust. In this rewarding role, you will work on a 1:1 basis with learners aged 5‑16 with complex needs, autism (ASD), and associated behavioural or communication difficulties.

Based in a modern, state‑of‑the‑art day school with a maximum class size of 8, you will support students beyond academics—helping them develop socially, emotionally, and physically while building their self‑esteem and independence.

We believe in supporting the people who support our students. From Day 1, you will have access to:

• Fully Funded Training: Earn recognised qualifications fully paid for by the trust from your first day.

• Incredible Facilities: Work in a dream setting featuring a forest school, outdoor theatre, therapy rooms, music studios, art workshops, and the latest tech gadgets.

• Career Progression: Clear pathways for professional development with a supportive Senior Leadership Team (SLT).

• Work‑Life Balance: Permanent, term‑time‑only contract.

• Added Perks: Free on‑site meals and full access to school facilities.

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support for SEN learners with complex and multiple learning difficulties.
• Assist in managing behavioural, social, and emotional development in a classroom of no more than 8 students.
• Collaborate with teachers and therapy teams to create a safe, enabling, and engaging learning environment.
• Utilise the school's premium resources (from tech to outdoor spaces) to enhance student engagement.

To be considered for this Specialist TA position, you must meet the following criteria:

• Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade C/4 or equivalent).

• Experience: Proven experience as a Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, or Childcare Professional (must be able to provide references).

• Compliance: Right to work in the UK and willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

If you want to take the next step in your SEN education career, we want to hear from you!

To apply: Click the link below or contact Bryony on for an informal, confidential chat.

Application Window & Interview Timeline: Applications are open for the next two weeks. Shortlisted applicants will begin a streamlined three‑stage interview process within one week of the closing date, culminating in a final‑stage interview with the school leadership team.