Sensory Support Assistant
Southminster, Essex
£83 - £100 per day | Monday to Friday | Term Time Only
Full-Time Opportunities Available | ASAP Start
A welcoming and supportive primary school in Southminster is seeking a caring, proactive and reliable Sensory Support Assistant to join their team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) through structured sensory interventions, emotional regulation support and classroom assistance.
This role is ideal for Learning Support Assistants, Teaching Assistants, SEN Support Workers, Behaviour Mentors, Care Workers, Psychology Graduates or anyone with a passion for supporting children with additional needs.
Why Apply?
- Make a genuine difference to children's wellbeing and learning every day
- Work in a supportive and inclusive primary school environment
- Full-time and part-time opportunities available
- Highly rewarding role supporting pupils with SEN
- Excellent experience for aspiring teachers, therapists and education professionals
- Ongoing training and support provided
- Temp-to-perm opportunities available
- Be part of a team that values patience, empathy and creativity
About the Role
As a Sensory Support Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, sensory processing difficulties, communication needs and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges.
A key responsibility of the role will be preparing and delivering daily sensory circuits, ensuring equipment and activities are set up to support pupils with emotional regulation, focus and readiness for learning. You will also provide 1:1 and small-group support throughout the school day, helping pupils access learning and develop confidence within the classroom.
This is a varied and rewarding position where no two days are the same.
Your Role Will Include:
- Setting up and supporting daily sensory circuits and sensory-based interventions
- Providing dedicated support to pupils with SEN and additional needs
- Supporting children with emotional regulation and sensory processing difficulties
- Working 1:1 or in small groups to support learning and engagement
- Building positive, trusting and consistent relationships with pupils
- Supporting classroom routines and transitions throughout the school day
- Assisting teachers in implementing behaviour and support strategies
- Encouraging independence, confidence and social development
- Helping create a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment
- Monitoring pupil engagement and reporting progress to school staff
Who Would Suit This Role?
This role is ideal for:
- Learning Support Assistants
- Teaching Assistants
- SEN Support Assistants
- Behaviour Mentors
- Support Workers
- Care Workers
- Youth Workers
- Psychology Graduates
- Education Graduates
- Occupational Therapy Students or Graduates
- Aspiring Teachers
- Anyone passionate about supporting children with SEN
What We're Looking For
- A calm, patient and nurturing approach
- Confidence supporting children with SEN or additional needs
- An understanding of sensory needs and emotional regulation strategies
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A positive, proactive and resilient attitude
- A genuine passion for helping children thrive
- Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals (preferred)
- Knowledge of Autism, ADHD or sensory processing needs is beneficial but not essential
What's On Offer
- £83 - £100 per day depending on experience
- Full-time and part-time opportunities available
- Monday to Friday, term-time only
- ASAP and September starts available
- Temp-to-perm opportunities
- Ongoing support and training
- Long-term progression opportunities
- A rewarding role supporting children with SEN in a mainstream primary school
If you are looking for a meaningful role where you can make a lasting impact on children's development and wellbeing, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to start your next rewarding role in education.
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Job Types: Temp to perm, Permanent
Pay: £83.00-£90.00 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
