Full job descriptionSEN Teaching Assistant - Horsham£22,996 - £24,568 dependent on experienceFull-Time Term Time Only



40 Hours per weekStart date - September 2026Care-Ed Recruitment are proud to be supporting a new specialist school in Horsham!
They are pleased to have opened a new SEND Secondary School in the heart of Horsham, West Sussex for autistic young people aged 11-16. They are a happy school that values kindness and understanding where everyone feels safe. Most of their students are coming to us from mainstream education to have access to an adapted National Curriculum delivered in small classes with a focus on meeting their sensory needs and support for their emotional wellbeing.
The Role:
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. It requires a focus on establishing strong relationships with students, prioritising their wellbeing above all else. Our Teaching Assistants are integral to the support we offer and are involved in every aspect of school life for each student. Our school works on a model of integrated therapy which means you also deliver strategies and interventions given by the clinical team with support from the SENCO. 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.
Our 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.
Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate:
*A strong interest in therapy
*A qualification or genuine interest in psychology
*Either effective experience working with young people especially those with SEND OR clear potential to learn quickly
*They have successfully supported neurodivergent people
*Resourcefulness, resilience and a growth mindset
Candidates must:
*have a good level of written and verbal English and general education as well as IT skills in order to support our students’ learning. GSCE pass grades or Level 2 Functional skills in English and Maths.
*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.
*be committed to becoming a neuro-informed and a neuro-affirmative practitioner. That requires continuous engagement in learning and a genuine belief in a neuro-affirmative approach.
*be outstanding in their pastoral and safeguarding practice
We offer:
*Small classes with the opportunity to establish strong relationships with all students.
*The time, support and training for you to prioritise safeguarding, pastoral care and the overall wellbeing of all students.
*The chance to work with, and learn from, an onsite clinical team including a Clinical Psychologist, OT and SaLT. There are also opportunities to be involved in research that will support our students and the wider neurodivergent community both in terms of education and mental health.
*A rare opportunity to be part of a team creating a new school and culture that will change the lives of many young people and their families within the community.
How to Apply:
Get in touch with Amy on or for an application form and/or if you’d simply like to learn more about the role!