Teaching Assistant SEN

Ref: SCH-AAT-0218 22 day(s) remaining
Establishment: Westvale Park Primary Academy Location: Horley Salary: FTE £26,312.00 to £26,717.00 (pro rata: £9,174.67 to £9,315.89) Department: EDSUP Job Type: Part Time
Closing Date: 10/10/2025 09:30 Interview Date: To be confirmed Start Date: ASAP

Additional Information

Contract Type: Fixed Term (31/08/2027) Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 15.00 Weeks per Year: 39.000 Pay Grade: Support Pay Scale - West Sussex | SCP5 - SCP6

The Role

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.

Qualifications

Qualification Title Grade
NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants, in Childcare or in Playwork, or equivalent
Desirable
GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent
Essential

Skills

Experience
Previous experience in a similar role
Desirable
Experience of establishing positive relationships with children and/or young people
Essential
Experience of working with pupils with complex needs
Desirable
Experience/Knowledge
Experience of using Makaton/sign language to communicate
Desirable
Knowledge or awareness of the SEN Code of Practice
Desirable
Experience of working with pupils on the Autistic Spectrum
Desirable
Personal Attributes
A commitment to Aurora Academies Trust vision, values, and ethos
Essential
A commitment to the school's vision, values, and ethos
Essential
Experience of working in a team
Experience of working successfully as part of a team
Essential

Related Documents

Aurora Academies Advantage Scheme Aurora Academies Flyer Recruitment.pdf Download

Safeguarding Information


Aurora Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.


Aurora Academies Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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Westvale Park Primary Academy

Cavell Way
Horley
Surrey
RH6 8SU

Emily Sturt

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Westvale Park Primary Academy and Nursery is an inclusive school with high expectations for pupil progress and achievement.

Our ethos is clear: 'Always children first'. We want the best for all our children, families, and our team. We place a strong emphasis on building a healthy team, as we believe that: Happy Team = Happy Children = Happy Families. We create a setting in which all staff know that they are valued and supported. A healthy, happy team creates a healthy, happy school and nursery environment, and a positive friendly atmosphere for the children to thrive in.

At Westvale Park, every individual is valued for who they are and what they contribute to the school. Our core values, intending to support the personal, social, and spiritual development of every pupil throughout the school, are:

-             Family

-             Curiosity

-             Gratitude

-             Responsibility

-             Diversity

-             Excellence


Aurora Academies Trust was established as a multi-academy trust in September 2012. There are currently seven schools in the trust, over 400 employees and our schools cater for around 3000 pupils. We pride ourselves on the strong collaboration that is at the heart of our school improvement offer. Our curriculum development team and professional networks are a key feature of the support that we provide to schools. You will be joining a trust that values all its staff and is committed to the ongoing professional development of all. You can find out more here:

https://www.auroraacademies.org/page/?title=School+improvement+strategy&pid=81

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