SEN Teaching Assistant - Essex

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Harlow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant in Harlow, Essex. The role involves providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils, with a focus on learners with SEND, including ASD, ADHD and SEMH.

You will help create a safe, structured and engaging learning environment in partner primary schools. The ideal candidate has SEND experience, patience, empathy, and strong relationship-building skills, with all required qualifications and a valid DBS check.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEND (personal or professional)
• DBS check required; enhanced DBS carried out
• Safeguarding checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (DfE)

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support
• Support pupils with additional needs (ASD, ADHD, SEMH)
• Help create a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment

Skills

Experience with SEND

Patience

Empathy

Relationship building

Education

Relevant qualifications and training

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Harlow, Essex

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Harlow, Essex
Salary: Pay to scale (Depending on level of experience)
Contract: Full-time

You’re the calm in the classroom. The steady presence. The one who truly makes a difference.

We are working in partnership with inclusive and nurturing primary schools in Harlow, Essex, who are currently seeking SEN Teaching Assistants. These schools genuinely value their support staff and the vital role they play in students’ development.

The Role:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support


• Support pupils with additional needs (ASD, ADHD, SEMH)


• Help create a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience with SEND (personal or professional)


• Demonstrates patience, empathy, and consistency


• Builds strong relationships and trust quickly


• All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.


• All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.


• We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’; this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

What you’ll get:

• Ongoing training and professional development


• Support from a dedicated account manager


• Long-term opportunities in schools that truly value your contribution


• We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training

You’re not \"just\" a Teaching Assistant and we ensure the schools recognise that too.

Pay Details:

• All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

Contract Details:

• This advert is for a temporary position.


• In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.