£108.50–£120 per day Full-time | 8:00am–4:00pm | Immediate start
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Moderate or Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD)? If you come from a care or early years background, this is an excellent opportunity to bring your nurturing, hands-on experience into a specialist SEN school in Chelmsford.
Make a meaningful difference every day while developing a rewarding career in SEND.
About the Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a key part in helping pupils with MLD and SLD thrive in a structured, supportive and inclusive environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing 1:1 and small-group support tailored to individual learning needs
- Assisting pupils with daily living skills, communication and social interaction
- Adapting activities to suit different abilities and learning styles
- Supporting pupils with behaviour, emotional regulation and sensory needs
- Building positive, trusting relationships that encourage confidence and independence
Your experience in care or early years will translate directly into impact from day one.
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome applicants from care, early years, or similar people-focused backgrounds who are ready to step into a rewarding SEN role.
You should be:
- Confident or motivated to work with pupils with MLD and SLD
- Patient, adaptable and calm under pressure
- A strong communicator who can work well within a team
- Committed to supporting pupil wellbeing, progress and independence
- Available full-time, 8:00am–4:00pm
No formal SEN experience is required — your transferable care or early years experience is highly valued.
Why Apply Through Zen Educate?
Zen Educate connects educators directly with schools — no commission-driven agency model.
You’ll benefit from:
- Quick, simple online registration
- Full control of your preferences and bookings through our platform
- No paper timesheets or unnecessary phone calls
- Transparent and fair pay
- Clear temp-to-perm pathways for the right long-term match
Next Steps
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Education: GCSE or equivalent (preferred) Work Location: In person — Chelmsford
Ref: IND-ST-ESS-SEN
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £108.50-£120.00 per day
Work Location: On the road
