SEN Provision Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a mainstream primary school’s SEN provision in Chelmsford for a long-term placement. You will support pupils across primary with varying needs, including ASD, ADHD and SEMH, working closely with teachers to deliver targeted interventions.

The role requires a calm, resilient approach and flexibility to adapt to different age groups.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working within a PRU, Alternative Provision, or similar setting.
• Proven experience supporting pupils with SEN and behavioural difficulties.
• A calm, resilient, and empathetic approach to supporting challenging behaviour.
• Flexibility to adapt to different age groups and settings within the provision.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across primary with a range of age groups and learning abilities.
• Work closely with pupils presenting ASD, ADHD, SEMH needs, additional learning needs and behavioural challenges.
• Build positive, supportive relationships that encourage engagement in learning.
• Assist with behaviour management strategies and create a safe, structured environment.
• Support teachers in delivering lessons and provide one-to-one or small group interventions.

Skills

SEN Support

Behaviour Management

One-to-One Support

PRU Experience

Job description

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people? We are seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants available to work on a long term basis within a Mainstream Primary School in a SEN Provision in Chelmsford.

Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils across primary with a range of age groups and learning abilities.
• Work closely with pupils presenting ASD, ADHD, SEMH needs, additional learning needs and behavioural challenges.
• Build positive, supportive relationships that encourage engagement in learning.
• Assist with behaviour management strategies and create a safe, structured environment.
• Support teachers in delivering lessons and provide one-to-one or small group interventions.

About You

Essential:

• Prior experience working within a PRU (Pupil Referral Unit), Alternative Provision, or similar setting.
• Proven experience supporting pupils with SEN and behavioural difficulties.
• A calm, resilient, and empathetic approach to supporting challenging behaviour.
• Flexibility to adapt to different age groups and settings within the provision.