SEN Teaching Assistant

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Job Title:  SEN 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 committed to helping children and vulnerable adults overcome barriers, build confidence and achieve their potential?

As part of our continued growth, Ashley Park School is looking for dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join our team. This is an opportunity to provide practical, day-to-day support that helps pupils feel safe, valued and able to learn.

Working alongside experienced teachers, therapists and a multidisciplinary team, you will support pupils with additional needs through a consistent approach to learning, care and wellbeing.

Every day is different, and your contribution helps ensure pupils make progress at a pace that supports their individual needs.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support teachers in delivering learning activities that are accessible and personalised.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to help pupils access the curriculum and work towards individual goals.
• Support 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 support engaging learning environments.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, families and other professionals to provide consistent support.
• Maintain accurate records while supporting safeguarding, health and safety and pupil wellbeing.

About You

• Previous experience of working with children with SEN, or relevant SEN qualifications, is beneficial but not essential; training and support will be provided.
• Patient, compassionate and committed to supporting each pupil to achieve their full potential.
• A positive team player with effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Adaptable and resilient, 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 market town on the south bank of the Thames in the borough of Surrey, within the Greater London built-up area. The school is accessible via a range of transport routes. The specialist school caters for young people with complex communication needs, autism and associated learning and emotional needs.

The school’s aim is to provide a structured, nurturing approach, enabling pupils to access a broad, balanced, engaging and rich curriculum.

For over 16 years, Options Autism has provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, the organisation delivers education approaches designed to provide measurable outcomes for people in its 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 what we do. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

• 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. While we aim to keep applicants informed, 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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