SEN Teaching Assistant - Chelmsford

Randstad Education; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education support provider in Chelmsford is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and Autism (ASC). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in complex SEN and care work, providing essential learning and personal care support. This role offers competitive pay, consistency, and access to development resources. If you're calm, proactive, and experienced, apply now for this rewarding opportunity in a supportive environment.

Benefits

£90 - £110 per day

Consistent work

Referral scheme - £300 bonus

Access to training and development resources

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with complex SEN (Autism/SLD) or in a care setting is essential.
• Must be comfortable providing personal care and managing challenging behaviour.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply) is required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning for students who find the classroom environment challenging.
• Assist with personal care and mobility with dignity.
• Implement positive behaviour support strategies to help students self-regulate.
• Use creative approaches to help non-verbal or low-functioning students engage.

Skills

Experience with complex SEN

Calm under pressure

Non-judgemental attitude

Proactive approach

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Chelmsford Pay Rate: £90 - £110 per day (Dependent on experience) Start Date: January 2026

Your skills are specialist-your pay should reflect that.

We are looking for dedicated, resilient, and experienced SEN support staff for a partner school in Chelmsford. This is an opportunity to earn a highly competitive daily rate while working in an environment where your contribution is vital to the safety and development of vulnerable young people.

This role is ideal for those with a background in complex SEN, care work, or specialist education who are looking for a role that offers both financial stability and job satisfaction.

You will be working with students who have Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Autism (ASC), and complex needs. No two days are the same, and your ability to adapt is crucial.

• Hands-on Support: Facilitating learning for students who find the classroom environment challenging.
• Complex Care: Assisting with personal care (feeding, hygiene, toileting) and mobility with dignity and professionalism.
• Behaviour Management: Implementing de-escalation techniques and positive behaviour support strategies to help students self-regulate.
• Engagement: Using creative approaches to help non-verbal or low-functioning students engage with the curriculum.

What You Bring to the Table

To command the top end of our pay bracket (£110/day), we are looking for candidates with significant experience and confidence.

• Experience: Previous experience working with complex SEN (Autism/SLD) or in a care setting is essential.
• Attitude: You must be calm under pressure, non-judgemental, and proactive.
• Willingness: You must be comfortable providing personal care and managing challenging behaviour.
• Status: An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply) is required.

Why Join Us?

• Top Tier Pay: We are offering £90 - £110 per day, recognising the hard work and skill required for this role.
• Consistent Work: A stable role in a supportive specialist school.
• Referral Scheme: We offer a £300 'Refer a Friend' bonus-bring a colleague with you!
• Career Support: Access to Randstad's training and development resources.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced support worker ready to take on a rewarding challenge in Chelmsford, we want to hear from you immediately.

Randstad Education is the UK market leader. We partner with over 2,500 schools each week, supporting more than 135,000 children every day. Let us help you find the right match for your skills.