KS1 SEN/ Mental health Assistant

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

Job summary

A reputable education staffing agency is seeking a KS1 SEN/ Mental health Assistant for a long-term contract in Chelmsford, Essex, starting immediately. This role involves supporting students with special educational needs and offering personal care. The position includes the possibility of a permanent contract from August 2026 and on-site teacher training for suitable candidates. The ideal candidate will be compassionate and confident in building relationships with students, ensuring a supportive learning environment.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Continuous support

£125 refer a friend bonus

Good transport links

Qualifications

• Must hold the right to work in the UK.
• Seeking candidates who can support both girls and boys.
• Experience managing personal needs of pupils.

Responsibilities

• Attend to pupils’ personal needs and implement related programmes.
• Provide support for individual pupils inside and outside the classroom.
• Build successful relationships with students.

Skills

Experience with SEN students

Comfort with personal care

Relationship building

Education

Graduates welcome to apply

Job description

KS1 SEN/ Mental health Assistant - Chelmsford, Essex

Key details: long‑term contract until July 2026, permanent contract from August 2026. Pay £88‑£100 per day (weekly pay). Immediate start with possibility of January start. Teacher training available for suitable candidates.

Education and training

• KS1 SEN/ Mental health Assistant
• Long term contract until July 2026
• Permanent contract from August 2026
• Chelmsford, Essex
• £88‑£100 per day (weekly pay)
• Education and training listing.
• Teacher training available for suitable candidate
• Special Education Needs
• Graduates are welcome to apply
• Immediate/ January start

Academics is working with a ‘good’ school in Chelmsford, Essex. This is a long‑term role commencing as soon as possible, until July 2026. A permanent role from August 2026 will be available for the right candidate. The school also offers teacher training carried on site 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 the school. They have a very creative approach to learning and offer fantastic extra‑curriculum opportunities. The school supports all students, families and staff, ensuring everyone feels valued and happy.

** 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)
• Provide support for individual inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
• Build and maintain 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

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]