SEN Teaching Assistant

The Amicus School in Fontwell, West Sussex, is seeking a full-time, permanent SEN Teaching Assistant to start in September 2025. The role involves supporting traumatised children aged 4-16 in a therapeutic learning environment. Candidates should possess emotional resilience, creativity, and a passion for special education, with experience in trauma or psychology being advantageous. The position offers a supportive team culture, extensive training, and opportunities for professional development. Applicants must complete a full application and undergo background checks. The salary ranges from £23,214 to £24,534, with a deadline for applications set for 27 June 2025.

*SEN TEACHING ASSISTANT*
*Location:* The Amicus School, Fontwell, West Sussex
*Start Date:* September 2025
*Contract:* Full-Time, Permanent (Term-Time Only)
*Salary:* £23,214 – £24,534 (actual salary, dependent on qualifications and experience)
Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of traumatised children? Do you have the heart, resilience, and passion to support young minds through their journey of healing and discovery?
*Welcome to The Amicus School.*
We are a unique therapeutic community accredited by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. We provide a safe, nurturing and transformative learning environment for vulnerable children aged 4–16, using deep-rooted psychoanalytic and group-relations models to guide everything we do. We work with small class groupings organised by stage, not age and have 33 children in our school.
*What you’ll do:*
As a *Teaching Assistant*, you’ll play a vital role in:
* Supporting high-quality therapeutic education tailored to individual needs
* Creating a warm, nurturing and emotionally attuned environment
* Designing engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences
* Helping our students grow emotionally, socially, and academically
* Becoming an integral part of a professional team that changes lives
Are you the one we’re looking for?
We’re searching for an *extraordinary individual* who is:
* Naturally caring, emotionally resilient and highly committed
* Creative, adaptable and open to deep personal and professional learning
* Experienced (or interested) in special education, trauma, psychology, or therapeutic approaches
* Passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of children who need it most
Whether you’re experienced or just starting your journey in SEN education, if you bring the right values and heart, we’ll support you every step of the way.
*Why join us?*
At Amicus, you’re not just taking on a job—you’re joining a mission-driven community. We offer:
* A supportive and collaborative team culture
* Full induction and *extensive ongoing training*
* *Regular clinical and professional supervision*
* Excellent professional development in trauma-informed, psychoanalytic, and therapeutic approaches
* A fully accredited therapeutic community setting
* Private pension scheme, staff referral bonus, Blue Light card,
* Opportunities for *career progression* within a pioneering therapeutic education setting
*Hours:*
8.30am – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, term-time only (plus In-Service Training days).
*Safeguarding:*
Amicus is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. Applicants will therefore be required to complete a full application pack and if shortlisted, to undergo Enhanced DBS checks and Warner interviews as part of our Safer Recruitment Process.
We encourage all potential applicants to look at our website : * * to discover more about our ethos and practice.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £23,214.00-£24,534.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* career history with children: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 27/06/2025
Reference ID: SEN Teaching Assistant May 2025
Expected start date: 03/09/2025