SEN Teaching Assistant

Shorefields; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Warley Primary School in Brentwood is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our Rainbow Class SEN provision. The role supports individual pupils and small groups to thrive in a caring, creative environment.

You should have GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above, be patient, energetic and a strong team player, and be committed to safeguarding all children.

The post starts January 2027 on a fixed-term contract with potential extension, 8.45am–3.15pm, term-time only.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children.
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C or above).
• Be creative, enthusiastic, energetic and a real team player.
• Clear commitment to safeguarding of all children.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Rainbow Class SEN provision to support pupils.
• Work within school hours 8:45am–3:15pm, Monday to Friday.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to help pupils thrive.

Skills

Experience with children

Creativity

Team player

Safeguarding commitment

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade C or above)

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2919-205S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 4 Point 8/9

Position Start Date: 01/01/2027 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Fixed

Application Close: 25/11/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: tbc

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, lively school. The position will involve working in our Rainbow Class which is our in house SEN provision. The role will be demanding but rewarding.This role requires patience, a good sense of humour, a compassionate and loving nature and a desire to see each of our Rainbow pupils thrive.

Initially, this is a fixed term position, however, there is a strong possibility that the contract can be extended.

This role is for a January start but earlier if possible.

The successful candidate will need:

• Experience of working with children;
• GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics Grade C or above;
• To be creative, enthusiastic, energetic and a real team player;
• A clear commitment to the safeguarding of all children.

Post will be 8.45am - 3.15pm Monday to Friday, term time only.

Some of our roles attract a high level of interest and for this reason, we review applications as they are received. Therefore, on occasions, this means roles may close earlier than advertised so early applications are highly recommended.

Warley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and a DBS check with the Disclosure & Barring Service.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Jennifer Evans
Chindits Lane
Warley, Brentwood
Essex, CM14 5LF Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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