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Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel
Chelmsford Contract GBP 23,400 – 24,700
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Do you have a passion to work in a school setting with children who have special educational needs?

Here at Teaching Personnel we are looking for aspiring educators to support a SEN school in Chelmsford, in an incredibly rewarding role.

Who you are:

We are seeking for compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants. In this role, you will provide 1:1 and small group support to students with special educational needs, assisting them with their academic and personal development. You will work closely with class teachers and other professionals to ensure that each student receives tailored support in line with their individual needs.

About the school:

The role involves working with individuals from early years to young adulthood who may have severe learning difficulties. SEN schools provide high-quality education and support students with a range of learning disabilities and additional needs. They are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment where every student can reach their full potential.

The role will include:

  • Working Monday to Friday 8:00am-3:30pm – no weekends!

  • Work with individuals or small groups of children under the direction of

  • teaching staff.

  • Support the daily classroom activities with children who experience areas of challenges.

  • Promote a safe and inviting learning environment

  • Term time only, full-time option available!

About you:
  • Passionate to work with children and support their daily routine- NEEDED

  • Knowledge or experience with learning disabilities, autism, and/or other special educational needs

  • Hold an applicable DBS on the update service (if not already applied)

  • Applicants must be enthusiastic, positive and able to work on their own initiative, as well as follow direction from other members of the staff team- NEEDED

Benefits:
  • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

  • A designated consultant to support you

  • Weekly pay on Friday!

  • £50 referral bonus

If this sounds suitable to you then please do not hesitate to contact us or apply today!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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