SEMH TA

Remedy Education; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Education is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant in Chelmsford to join a well-resourced SEN school. The role covers primary and secondary settings in a specialist provision, with 1:1 or small group support for pupils with SEN, ASD, ADHD and complex needs.

You will work closely with teachers and external professionals to implement EHCP targets, support communication and emotional regulation, and help create a calm, structured learning environment while encouraging independence and confidence.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN, ASD, ADHD or complex needs.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Comfortable working across both primary and secondary age groups.
• Confident supporting non-verbal or limited communication pupils.
• Willing to support personal care where needed.
• Strong team player with a proactive attitude.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group support across primary and secondary classes.
• Supporting communication, emotional regulation and engagement in learning.
• Following EHCP targets and individual support plans.
• Assisting with personal care where required.
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals.
• Helping maintain a calm, structured and positive learning environment.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and social development.

Skills

SEN experience

Calm under pressure

Team player

DBS checked

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Chelsmford

Primary & Secondary or SEN School | Full-Time | Long-Term | Part-Time

Start: ASAP Start

Are you a patient, caring and committed SEN Teaching Assistant looking to start a new role as soon as possible where you can genuinely make a difference?

We are working with a well-resourced and highly supportive SEN schools in Chelsmford that caters for both primary and secondary-aged pupils. They are looking to appoint a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their specialist provision as soon as possible. This person will work in small groups or 1:1 with children who have a range of needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school where pupil wellbeing, personalised support and long-term development are at the heart of everything they do.

About the School

The school supports pupils with a range of additional needs, including:

• Autism (ASC)
• ADHD
• Speech and Language needs
• Sensory processing difficulties
• Global developmental delay
• Complex learning needs

And many moreStudents benefit from structured routines, tailored learning programmes and a nurturing, consistent environment that supports both learning and personal development.

The Role

• Providing 1:1 and small group support across primary and secondary classes
• Supporting communication, emotional regulation and engagement in learning
• Following EHCP targets and individual support plans
• Assisting with personal care where required
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals
• Helping maintain a calm, structured and positive learning environment
• Encouraging independence, confidence and social development

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN, ASD, ADHD or complex needs
• Calm, patient and resilient approach
• Comfortable working across both primary and secondary age groups
• Confident supporting non-verbal or limited communication pupils
• Willing to support personal care where needed
• Strong team player with a proactive attitude
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Both experienced SEN Teaching Assistants and strong mainstream TAs looking to move into a specialist setting are encouraged to apply.

What's on Offer

• Competitive daily pay (paid weekly)
• Full-time, long-term role starting ASAP
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• A genuinely rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact
• If you're looking for a role where your support truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.