At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Year 1 pupils with SEN and behavioural needs in a nurturing classroom.
- Company: A warm, welcoming village primary school rated Good by Ofsted.
- Benefits: Ongoing support, friendly environment, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and potential permanent position.
- Why this job: Join a dedicated team and help children thrive academically and emotionally.
- Qualifications: Passion for supporting children; experience in schools or care is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 18540 - 22660 £ per year.
Are you a caring, patient, and enthusiastic individual looking to make a real difference in children’s lives? A warm and welcoming village primary school near Horsham, rated Good by Ofsted, is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team from September. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a nurturing Year 1 classroom, supporting pupils with behavioural and additional learning needs to thrive both academically and emotionally.
The school prides itself on its close-knit community, inclusive ethos, and commitment to ensuring every child feels valued, supported, and encouraged to succeed.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning within the classroom, working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to provide tailored support for children who benefit from additional behavioural and emotional guidance. You will:
- Provide 1:1 and small group support within a Year 1 class
- Help pupils build confidence, resilience, and positive relationships
- Support children to engage successfully with learning
- Implement behaviour strategies in a calm and consistent manner
- Contribute to creating a positive, inclusive, and structured classroom environment
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about supporting children with SEN and behavioural needs
- Calm, patient, and empathetic in their approach
- Able to build strong and trusting relationships with pupils
- A positive team player with excellent communication skills
- Experienced working with children in a school or care setting (desirable but not essential)
What the School Offers
- A welcoming and supportive staff team
- A friendly village school environment with a strong community feel
- Ongoing support and guidance from experienced staff and SEN professionals
- The opportunity to make a genuine impact on children’s development and wellbeing
- A rewarding role within a nurturing and inclusive setting
Requirements:
- Enhanced child-only DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential. Apply now or get in touch to find out more about this rewarding opportunity. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
SEN TA in Horsham employer: Teaching Personnel
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