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:        November 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

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

At Ashley Park School, we're looking for caring, resilient, and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants to join our growing team. This is more than a support role. It's an opportunity to help students with additional needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally while becoming part of a team that genuinely changes lives.

You'll work closely with teachers, therapists, and other specialists to create positive learning experiences, celebrate every success, and help students develop the skills they need for life beyond the classroom.

Whether you have previous SEN experience or are looking to start a rewarding career in specialist education, we'll provide the training, guidance, and support you need to succeed.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting students individually and in small groups to help them engage, learn, and achieve.

• Building positive relationships that promote confidence, independence, and emotional wellbeing.

• Working alongside teachers and therapists to deliver personalised support and learning activities.

• Encouraging positive behaviour and helping to create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment.

• Supporting students' communication, social development, and life skills.

• Preparing learning resources and adapting activities to meet individual needs.

• Working collaboratively with families and professionals to ensure consistent support and progress.

• Celebrating achievements and helping students reach their full potential.

About You

• Is patient, compassionate, and passionate about supporting young people with additional needs.

• Builds positive relationships and inspires confidence in others.

• Has a positive, proactive, and flexible approach to work.

• Works well as part of a team and communicates effectively with colleagues and families.

• Is resilient, adaptable, and able to remain calm in challenging situations.

• Wants to develop their skills and build a rewarding career in specialist education.

• Previous SEN experience is welcomed but not essential. If you have the right attitude, enthusiasm, and commitment to making a difference, we'll provide the training and support to help you succeed.

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 students to access a broad, balanced, engaging and rich curriculum.

At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity.

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place students 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 students 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.

OFG Education 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, OFG Education 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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