Company: Apple Orchard
Location: Horsham
Posted: May 20th, 2026
One to One L3 Teaching Assistant
Contract type: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Salary: £20,422 - £21,111.51
Contract term: 12 month fixed term contract - Term Time Only
Location: Horsham, West Sussex
Hours: 08:30 - 16:30
At Apple Orchard, we specialise in working with adolescent males who have complex needs associated with early trauma. Working in a trauma-informed way, we seek to develop the whole person, allowing them to move on and reach transitional milestones.
We are seeking to appoint a One to One Teaching Assistant to join our staff team. This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 16:30, term time only. The role is mainly based at one site, but can involve supporting at local PE venues and latterly college settings.
Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasks
Working with the Headteacher and class teachers to:
Work in line with the therapeutic approach adopted by the Apple Orchard environment
Aid the pupil to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on his/her own by, for example:
Clarifying and explaining instructions
Ensuring the pupil is able to use equipment and materials provided
Motivating and encouraging the pupil(s) as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks appropriate to pupils' needs
Assist in weaker areas, e.g. speech and language, reading, spelling, numeracy, handwriting/presentation
Use praise, commentary and assistance to encourage the pupil to concentrate and stay on task
Liaise with class teacher, SENCO and other professionals about Individual Personal Education Plans (PEPs), contributing to planning and delivery as appropriate
Provide additional nurture to individuals when requested by the class teacher or SENCO
Be consistent and effectively implement agreed behaviour management strategies
Establish supportive relationships with the pupil concerned
Promote the acceptance and inclusion of pupils with SEN, encouraging appropriate interaction between pupils
Monitor pupils' responses to learning activities and modify/adapt activities as agreed with the teacher to achieve intended learning outcomes
Person Specification
Minimum qualification of GCSE A-C or equivalent in Maths and English
Level 3 or above Teaching Assistant qualification
Understanding of the challenges of supporting students with Emotional, Behavioural or Social needs
Ability to work as part of a close team
Desirable: experience of working within a specialist environment