Flexible SEND Teaching Assistant – Term-Time (Basildon)

AP Education; Basildon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed weekly pay

Tailored curriculum platforms

Baseline toolkit

Training sessions

Trauma-informed CPD workshops

Dedicated Education Coordinator

Quick onboarding

Ongoing placements with referrals

Job summary

AP Education seeks a SEND Teaching Assistant in Basildon to provide 2:1 support for learners with complex needs, including SEMH and autism, from Early Years to KS4. You will work alongside a Tutor, preparing materials and aiding transitions to mainstream or specialist settings.

The role offers flexible, term-time hours up to 15 per week at an hourly rate of £18–£22, with guaranteed weekly pay and access to tailored curriculum platforms.

Qualifications

• Proven SEND/SEMH support experience.
• HLTA certification preferred or 2 years UK experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate, dependable and initiative-taking.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face 2:1 support alongside a Tutor with learners from Early Years to KS4.
• Assist preparing learning materials for core subjects or SEND-specific work.
• Implement behaviour management using positive strategies.
• Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education.
• Assist Tutor with writing detailed daily/weekly progress reports and liaise with external professionals as needed.
• Manage daily attendance reporting via attendance software.
• Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist education settings.

Skills

SEND/SEMH support

Communication skills

Compassionate and reliable

Initiative-taking

Education

HLTA certification

Tools

Attendance software

Job description

AP Education seeks a SEND Teaching Assistant in Basildon to provide 2:1 support for learners with complex needs, including SEMH and autism, from Early Years to KS4. You will work alongside a Tutor, preparing materials and aiding transitions to mainstream or specialist settings.

The role offers flexible, term-time hours up to 15 per week at an hourly rate of £18–£22, with guaranteed weekly pay and access to tailored curriculum platforms.