KS1 SEN/ Mental health Assistant

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate KS1 SEN/Mental Health Assistant to join a supportive primary school in Maldon, Essex. This long-term position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives while developing your skills in a nurturing environment. The role includes providing essential support to students with special educational needs, ensuring they thrive academically and personally. With a commitment to fostering a happy and safe community, this school values creativity and offers fantastic extracurricular opportunities. If you're ready to kick-start or advance your career in education, this role could be perfect for you.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Continuous support

£125 refer a friend bonus

Good transport links

Long term roles

Teacher training available

Qualifications

• Candidates must be comfortable providing personal care to students.
• Experience in supporting students with special educational needs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Attend to pupils' personal needs and implement related personal programmes.
• Provide support for individual students to enable participation in activities.

Skills

Support for Special Education Needs

Relationship Building

Personal Care Assistance

Education

Graduate Degree

Job description

KS1 SEN/ Mental Health Assistant - Maldon, Essex

Education and Training

Position Details:

1. Long term contract until July 2025
2. Permanent contract from August 2025
3. Maldon, Essex
4. £83-£100 per day (weekly pay)
5. Teacher training available for the suitable candidate
6. Special Education Needs
7. Graduates are welcome to apply
8. Immediate start

Academics are working with a ‘good’ school in Maldon, Essex. This is a long-term role commencing as soon as possible, until July 2025. A permanent role from August 2025 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 extracurricular opportunities to their students. The school shows 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:

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

Why Work for Us?

1. Weekly pay
2. Continuous support
3. £125 refer a friend bonus
4. Good transport links to schools
5. Long term roles

If you are looking to kick-start a career in SEN, or you’re an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a new role, then please contact Sarah on 01245921888 or send your CV to [e-mail].