SEN Teaching Assistant
Chelmsford, Essex
£89 - £95 per day | Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 4:00pm
Temp to Perm | ASAP & September Starts Available
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs?
Do you want a rewarding role where no two days are the same, where you can genuinely change a child’s school experience for the better?
A warm, welcoming and well-resourced Secondary school in Chelmsford is looking for caring, resilient and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a highly rewarding setting, supporting children and young people with additional needs to thrive both academically and emotionally.
Whether you already have experience in SEN, care or support work, or you are looking to begin a meaningful career in education, this school can offer a supportive environment, ongoing training and the chance to build a long-term career.
Why Apply?
- Make a genuine difference every single day
- Work in a rewarding and highly supportive SEN setting
- Join a welcoming team that values and supports its staff
- Gain valuable experience in education, SEN and behaviour support
- Excellent opportunity for graduates, support workers and aspiring teachers
- Ongoing training and development provided
- Temp to perm opportunity with long-term career prospects
- A role where your patience, empathy and personality truly matter
About the Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with a range of additional needs including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs and learning difficulties.
You will work closely with teaching staff to provide tailored support that helps pupils feel safe, engaged and confident in school.
This is a varied and highly rewarding role where you may support students 1:1, in small groups, or within the classroom.
Your Role Will Include:
- Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups
- Helping students access learning in the classroom
- Supporting behaviour, emotional regulation and social development
- Building positive relationships with pupils and staff
- Assisting the class teacher with lessons and classroom support
- Encouraging confidence, independence and engagement
- Helping create a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment
- Supporting pupils with additional needs to reach their full potential
Who Would Suit This Role?
This role is perfect for:
- SEN Teaching Assistants
- Learning Support Assistants
- Support Workers
- Behaviour Mentors
- Youth Workers
- Psychology graduates
- Education graduates
- Aspiring teachers
- Anyone passionate about supporting children with additional needs
What We’re Looking For
- A patient, caring and resilient approach
- A genuine passion for supporting children with SEN
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A positive, proactive attitude
- Experience with children, young people or vulnerable individuals (preferred)
- SEN experience is desirable, but not essential
What’s On Offer
- £89 - £95 per day depending on experience
- Monday to Friday working hours (8:30am – 3:30pm)
- Temp to perm opportunity
- ASAP and September start dates available
- Ongoing support and training
- Long-term progression opportunities
- A truly rewarding role in a specialist setting
If you are looking for a meaningful role where you can make a lasting impact and build a rewarding career, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to take the next step in your SEN career.
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Job Types: Temp to perm, Permanent
Pay: £89.00-£95.00 per day
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you have a DBS on the update service?
- Do you drive?
- Do you have experience working with SEN
Work Location: In person
