SEN Provision Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a Mainstream Primary School with a SEN Provision in Chelmsford. You will support pupils across age ranges, focusing on ASD, ADHD and SEMH needs while collaborating with teachers to deliver lessons and targeted interventions.

We require calm, resilient candidates with proven SEN and behaviour support experience. The role offers a long-term, on-site placement with opportunities to impact young learners in a supportive

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Behaviour management

Empathy

Relationship building

Flexibility

1:1 support

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.

The 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.