KS1 SEN/ Mental health Assistant

Academics; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Teacher training on site

Long term roles

Job summary

Academics is recruiting for a KS1 SEN/Mental health Assistant in Chelmsford, Essex. This long-term role starts September 2026 with a path to permanent from October 2027, on a location-based contract in a warm primary school focused on SEN support and teacher training on site.

Graduates are welcome to apply, and the school offers ongoing support and progression opportunities within a creative learning environment with strong community values.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting KS1 pupils with SEN and mental health needs.
• Willingness to undertake teacher training on site.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Attend to pupils' personal needs and support related programmes.
• Support individual students inside and outside the classroom.
• Build positive relationships with students with respect and care.
• Ensure every pupil makes progress academically and personally.
• Prepare pupils for the next steps in learning.

Skills

SEN support

Mental health support

Graduate welcome

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

KS1 SEN/ Mental health Assistant - Chelmsford, Essex

Education and training

• KS1 SEN/ Mental health Assistant
• Long term contract until July 2027
• Permanent contract from October 2027
• Chelmsford, Essex
• £93-£110 per day (weekly pay)
• Education and training
• Teacher training available for the suitable candidate
• Special Education Needs
• Graduates are welcome to apply
• September 2026 start

Academics are working with a 'good' school in Chelmsford, Essex. This is a long term role commencing in October, until July 2027. A permanent role from August 2027 will be available for the right candidate. The school also offers teacher training which would be carried on site and would allow you to earn a wage, while working towards your QTS.

Whether you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a new school, or you're a graduate looking to gain experience, we want to hear from you!

This is a warm and welcoming primary school that strives for a happy and safe community within and outside their school. They have a very creative approach to learning and offer fantastic extra curricula opportunities to their students. The school show support to all students, families and staff, ensuring everyone feels valued and happy within their roles. This is an amazing opportunity for someone who wants to thrive and progress in their teaching career.

Please note, all candidates MUST hold the right to work in the UK.

Key responsibilities within the role:

• Attend to pupils' personal needs, and implement related personal programmes (must be comfortable taking both girls and boys to the toilet)
• Providing support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
• Building and maintaining successful relationships with students, whilst treating them with respect and consideration
• Have the highest expectation that every student will make sustained academic and personal progress
• Ensure that every pupil is ready for the next steps in their learning and is supported to participate and contribute to

Why work for us?

• Weekly pay
• Continuous support
• £125 refer a friend bonus
• Good transport links to schools
• Long term roles

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy