SEN Teaching Assistant

Tempest Resourcing Limited; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist SEND school in Loughton is seeking a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with severe and complex learning needs. You will work with students aged 3-19, helping them in class and during personal care routines. The role requires experience with children and a nurturing attitude in a hands-on environment. Attractive competitive pay offered for term-time working. Apply with your CV for more details.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay, paid weekly

Dedicated SEN consultant

Ongoing training and progression in specialist SEND

Qualifications

• Experience in school, care, youth work, SEN, or support work.
• Willingness to engage in personal care tasks.
• Ability to work in a hands-on SEND environment.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with complex needs in class and small groups.
• Use sensory resources and structured routines.
• Help with personal care and mobility as needed.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Comfortable with personal care and physical/medical needs

Resilient and nurturing

Job description

Location: Loughton, Essex (IG10)
Pay: 95-118 per day (DOE)
Start: January 2026 (or ASAP)
Contract: Full-time, long-term (term-time only)

Are you calm, patient and up for a role where small steps mean everything?

We're supporting a specialist all-through SEND school in Loughton that caters for pupils aged 3-19 with severe and complex learning needs (SLD, PMLD, autism). They're looking for a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to join the team from January.

You will:

• Support pupils with complex needs in class, small groups and 1:1
• Use sensory resources, visuals and structured routines to engage learners
• Help with personal care, feeding and mobility (training provided)
• Follow clear support plans and celebrate every bit of progress

You:

• Have experience with children/young people (school, care, youth work, SEN, support work etc.)
• Are comfortable with personal care and physical/medical needs
• Are resilient, nurturing and happy in a hands-on SEND environment
• Can commit Monday-Friday, term-time

What you get:

• Competitive daily pay, paid weekly
• A dedicated SEN consultant at Tempest Education
• Ongoing training and real progression in specialist SEND

Apply now with your CV and we'll be in touch to discuss the role and next steps.