SEN Teaching Assistant

Reeson Education; Braintree; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Reeson Education is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant in Braintree for a full-time September start. You will support students aged 16-19 with a range of needs, delivering engaging lessons and helping develop essential life skills in a specialist setting.

Role involves classroom assistance, one-to-one and small-group support, and collaboration with teachers, therapists and parents to track progress.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with young people is desirable.
• Experience within an SEN setting is welcomed but not essential.
• Patient and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• An interest in Special Educational Needs and education.
• The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom assistance to students with a range of SEN.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support.
• Help students develop communication, social and independent living skills.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in lessons.
• Work alongside teachers, therapists and parents to promote student progress.
• Maintain a safe and structured learning environment.

Skills

Youth experience

SEN experience

Patient and adaptable

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Interest in SEN

Relationship building

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Braintree - Full-Time - September Start

A welcoming SEN school in Braintree is looking to appoint a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join the team on a full-time basis from September. This SEN Teaching Assistant role in Braintree is a fantastic opportunity to work with students aged 16-19 with a range of additional learning needs in a well-resourced specialist setting.

The successful SEN Teaching Assistant in Braintree will work closely with teachers and therapists to provide students with the tools they need to succeed both academically and socially.

The Role - SEN Teaching Assistant - Braintree

As an SEN Teaching Assistant in Braintree, you will provide classroom assistance to students with a variety of Special Educational Needs, including autism, moderate learning difficulties and sensory needs. The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will help deliver engaging lessons and encourage students to develop confidence and life skills.

This SEN Teaching Assistant position in Braintree is a full-time role starting in September and is suitable for candidates with previous school experience or those looking to build a career within SEN education.

Key Duties - SEN Teaching Assistant - Braintree

• Work as an SEN Teaching Assistant in Braintree, providing classroom assistance to students aged 16-19.

• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and accessible lessons.

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support.

• Help students develop communication, social and independent living skills.

• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in lessons.

• Work alongside teachers, therapists and parents to promote student progress.

• Support students with personal care where required.

• Maintain a safe and structured learning environment.

Requirements - SEN Teaching Assistant - Braintree

• Previous experience working with young people is desirable.

• Experience within an SEN setting is welcomed but not essential.

• A patient and adaptable approach.

• Strong communication and organisational skills.

• An interest in Special Educational Needs and education.

• The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.

Why Join This SEN School in Braintree

• Full-time SEN Teaching Assistant position starting in September.

• Friendly and welcoming staff team.

• Excellent training and development opportunities.

• Modern classrooms and specialist facilities.

• Salary: £95-£110 per day, depending on experience.

If you are looking for an SEN Teaching Assistant role in Braintree, this is an excellent opportunity to join a fantastic SEN school and make a positive impact on the lives of young people aged 16-19.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%