SEN TA

Remedy Education; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Full-time role

Long-term placement

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Remedy Education is recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils across both primary and secondary classes in Chelmsford. The role is full-time and long-term with an ASAP start, offering ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting children with SEN, ASD or ADHD, a calm and resilient manner, and the ability to work well in a team while supporting pupils with limited communication. Personal care may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN, ASD, ADHD or complex needs.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Strong team player with a proactive attitude.

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 and patient

Team player

DBS on Update Service

Willing to obtain DBS

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Chelmsford

Primary & Secondary SEN School | Full-Time | Long-Term Start: ASAP Start

About the School

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

Students 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 in September
• 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.