Special Needs Teaching Assistant; SEN TA

The school is a part residential specialist institution providing award‑winning support for SEN learners from ages 5 to 19 with complex needs (including Autism, Asperger’s and other associated needs). We are seeking a dedicated special needs teaching assistant to join our team starting September 2025. Hours are Monday‑Friday 08:15‑16:00 during term time. The role is permanent.

• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Ideal candidates will be flexible, resilient and have a positive approach to supporting learners with SEN (direct SEN experience is not essential)

• Permanent/full‑time Teaching Assistant role
• Team Teach training provided by Randstad Education or the school
• Modern resources and equipment including interactive whiteboards and iPads
• Superb and spacious classrooms and grounds
• Opportunity for progression from senior teaching assistant to skill development and other areas (therapies, inclusion support, etc.)

• Supporting SEN learners on a 1:1, small group and classroom basis
• Communicating with parents and carers about pupils’ progress and participating in departmental meetings, parents’ evenings and whole‑school training events

Contact Bryony at for questions or to discuss the role further.

This role is open to receiving applications over the next week. Within a week of the closing date, suitable candidates will be invited to a three‑stage interview process, followed by a final interview with school leadership.