SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Chelmsford
Contract: Full-time Long-term / Potential Permanent
Start: ASAP / Next Term
Pay: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)

A supportive secondary school in Chelmsford, Essex is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to provide targeted support for students with additional learning needs across KS3 and KS4.

This role involves working closely with teaching staff and the SENCO to support pupils with SEN, including ASD, ADHD, and learning difficulties, helping them access the curriculum and develop confidence within the classroom.

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for students with SEN

• Support students during lessons to help them engage with learning

• Assist with behaviour regulation and emotional support

• Work closely with teachers to implement support strategies

• Help monitor student progress and wellbeing

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN

• Calm, patient, and able to build strong relationships with students

• Confident supporting learning in a classroom environment

• Background in education, youth work, care, or support roles is beneficial

• Full-time, long-term opportunity in a supportive school

• Competitive daily pay based on experience

• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within secondary education

• Potential for a permanent role for the right candidate

If you are passionate about supporting young people and want to make a real difference in a secondary school in Chelmsford, then hit the apply button!