Teaching Assistant SEN

Westvale Park Primary Academy, Horley, Surrey, RH6 8SU

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  10 October 2025 at 9:30am

• Date listed

  18 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: FTE £26,312.00 to £26,717.00 (pro rata: £9,174.67 to £9,315.89)

Teaching Assistant SEN job summary

Westvale Park Primary Academy is looking to recruit a dynamic, enthusiastic and experienced Teaching Assistant (SEN) on a part-time, fixed term basis to continue inspiring young minds.

This is an exciting role, which involves contributing to a wide range of teaching and learning activities to support pupil(s) with additional needs to achieve their greatest potential.

The hours are 12 noon to 3.00pm Monday to Friday (15 hours per week).

We would love to hear from you if:

• you have experience in a similar role
• you have a genuine passion for working with children
• you are enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
• you are committed to raising the achievement of all students of all abilities

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:

• A supportive team who place our values of Family, Gratitude, Curiosity, Responsibility, Diversity, and Excellence at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations
• Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD
• Fringe allowance
• A spacious well-equipped and well-resourced learning environment
• A skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff
• The opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way
• Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books
• Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops and health and well-being support

If you are interested in finding out more, we strongly suggest that you arrange a tour of the school - please contact Sonia Mitchinson, Office Manager, on smitchinson@westvaleppa.org.uk or 01293 365019.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Westvale Park Primary Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 323 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Westvale Park Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/westvale-park-primary-academy

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