Overview and Responsibilities Teaching Assistant in a new SEN provision Location: Horsham, West Sussex Contract Type: Permanent, full-time, term time only Hours: 40 hours per week Actual annual salary: £23,835 - £24,568 dependent on experience Hourly rate: £13.34 - £13.75 per hour Start Date: As soon as possible Aurora Vincent House School As part of our growth strategy, we are really pleased to have opened a brand new SEND Secondary School in the heart of Horsham, West Sussex for autistic young people aged 11-16. We are a happy school that values kindness and understanding where everyone feels safe. Most of our students are coming to us from mainstream education to have access to an adapted National Curriculum delivered in small classes with a focus on meeting their sensory needs and support for their emotional wellbeing. Just over half of our students are girls. The Role: This is an excellent career opportunity for someone who wishes to have significant training opportunities and to collaborate closely with in-house therapists and clinicians. It requires a focus on establishing strong relationships with students, prioritising their wellbeing above all else. Our Teaching Assistants are integral to the support we offer and are involved in every aspect of school life for each student. Our school works on a model of integrated therapy which means you also deliver strategies and interventions given by the clinical team with support from the SENCO. You will support the learni