Teaching Assistant in a new SEN provision Location : Horsham, West Sussex Contract Type : Permanent, full-time Hours : 40 hours per week Actual annual salary: £22,906 - £23,621 dependent on experience Hourly rate: £12.82 - £13.22 per hour Start Date: Summer term 2025 or Autumn term 2025 We are currently recruiting Teaching Assistants to join a brand new SEND Secondary School based in Horsham, West Sussex for young neurodivergent people aged 11-16. The Role: As a Teaching Assistant you will support the learning proactively in class and help personalise each young person’s learning. Additionally you will be involved in giving regular feedback to parents and other professionals. This is an excellent career opportunity for someone who wishes to have significant training opportunities and to collaborate closely with in-house therapists and clinicians. The students will have access to an enrichment curriculum that will include a range of outdoor activities, sports including swimming, visits, and community projects. We welcome applicants who are also enthusiastic to support these activities as well as class-based learning. Experience /Qualifications: GCSE Maths and English Language qualification minimum Grade 4 or equivalent is essential. Working towards L2 award in support work in schools or equivalent A Psychology qualification is desirable have a good level of written and verbal English and general education as well as IT skills in order to support our students’ learning. have the empathy and resilience to work with young people some of whom may experience high anxiety and may exhibit self-harming behaviours, ARFID and disordered eating, and a range of mental health difficulties. Benefits: Training and Development - the school offer wide range of programmes and opportunities to all employees to improve your skills and further your career. Save money on your bills - With the cost of living rising there is a fantastic benefit through Perkbox to help with cutting costs and help make your money go further. Perkbox is a free app for you to use on the go wherever you are. You can get deals and discounts to save money on things like your weekly food bill, phone plans, internet, eating out, gym memberships, insurance and more. You can also use Perkbox for our cycle to work scheme and car scheme. Competitive Pay and Reward - Every year market rates of pay and rewards are compared to insure they are comparable or better to other similar organisations. You are also offered Enhanced Annual Leave, Company Sick Pay, Enhanced Pension Scheme and Life Assurance. UK Health Cash Plan - This plan can help cover your day to day healthcare expenditure such as optician and dental bills. You and your children are covered on this plan and you can also choose to upgrade and add a partner to enjoy the benefits with you. Employee Assistance Programme - Your health and wellbeing is very important and there is support available on a wide variety of issues, helping you with online tools, information and via a freephone counselling service available 24/7. Refer a friend for £1,000 - You'll be rewarded for recommending friends and family to come and join the company (terms apply)