SEN Teaching Assistant

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Job Title:  Teaching Assistant
Location:  Ashley Park School, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 1LE
Salary:      £24,675 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours:      37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:         October 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

Are you passionate about helping children and young people overcome barriers, build confidence and achieve more than they ever thought possible?

As part of our continued growth, Ashley Park School is looking for caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our exceptional team. This is more than a support role—it's an opportunity to make a genuine and lasting impact every single day.

Working alongside experienced teachers, therapists and a multidisciplinary team, you'll help create a nurturing, engaging and inspiring environment where pupils with additional needs feel safe, valued and empowered to succeed.

Every day is different, every achievement is celebrated, and every member of our team plays a vital role in transforming lives.

What You'll Be Doing 

• Support teachers in delivering engaging, creative and personalised learning experiences.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support, helping pupils access the curriculum and achieve their individual goals.
• Encourage pupils' communication, independence, confidence and social development.
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing and a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Assist with the planning, implementation and review of individual support plans and learning activities.
• Prepare classroom resources and help create stimulating learning environments that inspire curiosity and achievement.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, families and other professionals to provide consistent, holistic support.
• Maintain accurate records while ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and pupil wellbeing.

About You

• Previous experience working with children with SEN or relevant SEN qualifications are beneficial, but not essential – we'll provide training and support to help you succeed.
• Patient, compassionate and committed to helping every pupil achieve their full potential.
• A positive team player with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Adaptable, resilient and able to respond confidently to individual pupil needs.
• Willing to learn, develop and work towards further professional qualifications.

About the School

Ashley Park School is located in the stunning market town on the south bank of the Thames in the borough of Surrey. It forms part of the Greater London built up area and is served by a wide range of transport routes to school, making it easily accessible. Our new specialist school will cater for young people with complex communication needs, autism and associated learning and emotional needs.

Our aim is to help pupils excel by providing a structured, nurturing approach, with pupils accessing a broad, balanced, engaging and extraordinarily rich curriculum.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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