SEN Teaching Assistant

Marchant Recruitment; Harlow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specialized in education is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a supportive secondary school in Essex, starting January 2026. The role involves supporting students with various needs, including ASD and ADHD, assisting with personalized learning resources, and helping students manage their emotions. Ideal candidates will have SEN experience, understand ASD/SEMH strategies, and demonstrate empathy and resilience. Competitive salary according to support staff scale.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students with special educational needs (SEN) is desirable.
• Understanding strategies for students with ASD and social, emotional, and mental health needs is preferred.
• Candidates should be empathetic, calm, and resilient.

Responsibilities

• Support students with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or communication needs.
• Assist teachers with personalized learning resources.
• Help students manage emotions, routines, and transitions.

Skills

SEN experience

Understanding of ASD / SEMH strategies

Empathy

Calm demeanor

Resilience

Job description

We are recruiting a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a supportive and inclusive secondary school in Essex starting January 2026.

About the School

This Essex school has a strong SEND team specialist intervention rooms sensory spaces and a school-wide commitment to inclusive education. Students are respectful diverse and supported through tailored pastoral structures.

About the Role

Providing 1 :

• Supporting students with ASD ADHD SEMH or communication needs
• Supporting small-group interventions and in-class differentiation
• Assisting teachers with personalised learning resources
• Helping students regulate emotions routines and transitions
• Monitoring progress and liaising with the SENCO
• Building supportive relationships that encourage independence

Experience and Qualifications

• SEN experience desirable
• Understanding of ASD / SEMH strategies preferred
• Empathetic calm and resilient

Salary

Support staff scale.

Application

Please submit your CV as soon as possible.

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1