Teaching Assistant

Primary SEMH Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Primary Teaching Assistant | SEMH TA | Learning Support Assistant | SEND

Location: Horsham, West Sussex

Salary: £27,122 per year (paid 52 weeks)

Contract: Full-Time | Temp to Permanent

Start: September 2026 (following interview)

Do you have experience working with children or young people as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Support Worker, Care Worker, Nursery Practitioner, Youth Worker or Healthcare Assistant?

We're recruiting for a Primary Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a welcoming specialist SEMH school in Horsham.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building positive relationships, supporting children's development and helping every learner achieve their potential.

You'll work within small class sizes, alongside experienced teachers, therapists and specialist support staff in a well-resourced, nurturing environment where every child receives personalised support.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Primary SEN Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant, you'll support pupils both in the classroom and through targeted interventions, helping them develop academically, socially and emotionally.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Helping children access learning through tailored support
• Encouraging communication, independence and confidence
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Assisting with literacy, numeracy and classroom activities
• Helping pupils develop social skills and life skills
• Working alongside teachers, therapists and pastoral staff
• Creating a safe, engaging and positive learning environment
• Following safeguarding procedures and supporting pupils' wellbeing

We're Looking For Someone Who Has:

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, SEN TA, Support Worker, Care Worker, Nursery Practitioner, Youth Worker or similar
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH or additional learning needs
• A patient, calm and resilient approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine passion for helping children succeed
• An interest in building a long-term career within specialist education

Why Join This School?

• ✔ £27,122 annual salary paid across 12 months
• ✔ Full-time hours with a genuine temp-to-permanent opportunity
• ✔ Small classes with excellent staff-to-pupil ratios
• ✔ Friendly, experienced and supportive leadership team
• ✔ Ongoing training and CPD throughout your career
• ✔ Work alongside teachers, therapists and specialist professionals
• ✔ Excellent experience for careers in teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, youth work or pastoral support
• ✔ Make a genuine difference to children's confidence, independence and future opportunities every day

Apply Today

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact on children's lives while developing your own career within specialist education, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to be considered for this temp to perm primary TA opportunity in Horsham.

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