Job Description:

Teaching Assistant

Simply Education are delighted to be working with a brand-new specialist secondary school in Horsham to recruit a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2026.

Location: Horsham, West Sussex
Salary: £22,996 - £24,568 per annum
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time | Term Time Only
Hours: 40 hours per week
Start Date: September 2026

About the Role

This specialist SEND school supports autistic young people aged 11-16 in a calm and supportive environment with small class sizes and a personalised approach to learning.

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with teachers, therapists and the SENCO to support students both in and out of the classroom. You'll help with learning, build confidence and encourage independence while also getting involved in outdoor learning, educational visits and other enrichment activities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a brand-new school and help create a positive learning environment from day one.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children or young people, ideally within SEND, or is keen to learn.
• Has a genuine interest in supporting autistic young people.
• Is patient, reliable and enjoys working as part of a team.
• Has good communication and IT skills.
• Is committed to safeguarding and student wellbeing.

What You'll Receive

• Permanent, full-time, term-time only position.
• Small class sizes and a supportive team.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• The opportunity to work alongside Clinical Psychologists, Occupational Therapists and Speech & Language Therapists.
• A rewarding role where you'll make a real difference every day.

Apply Today

If you're looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same and you can make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today through Simply Education.