SEN Teaching Assistant. Job in Pitsea Education & Training Jobs

TeacherActive; Vange; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Basildon. The role requires patience and adaptability, supporting children with additional needs in a classroom setting. Candidates should possess experience in helping children overcome barriers to learning and demonstrate strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive daily rate, immediate start, and support from a dedicated team of consultants. All staff are paid on a PAYE basis.

Benefits

Excellent rates of pay

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD courses and certificates

Referral Scheme up to £100

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with additional needs in a school setting.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with staff and parents.
• Understanding of supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, and emotional regulation.

Responsibilities

• Support children on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO.
• Help each pupil make steady progress.

Skills

Experience supporting children with additional needs in a school setting

Strong communication skills

Calm and reassuring approach

Understanding of autism, ADHD, speech and language needs

Positive attitude and willingness to adapt

Job description

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Basildon

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: £90 to £100 per day

Are you a caring and confident SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a long-term role starting straight away?

Do you enjoy helping children overcome barriers to learning and supporting them to feel settled and confident in the classroom?

TeacherActive, one of the UK's largest education recruitment agencies, is working with a welcoming primary school in Basildon that is looking for an SEN Teaching Assistant to join them immediately. The school needs someone patient, adaptable and able to give focused support to pupils with additional needs.

The successful candidate will support children on a one-to-one basis and within small groups, working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to help each pupil make steady progress.

We are looking for SEN Teaching Assistants who have:

• Experience supporting children with additional needs in a school setting
• A calm, reassuring approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with staff and parents
• An understanding of how to support pupils with a range of needs, including autism, ADHD, speech and language needs or emotional regulation
• A positive attitude and a willingness to adapt to the needs of the day

In return, you can expect:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you through an easy onboarding process
• Access to our Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&C apply)
• CPD courses and certificates through the My-Progression channel
• Excellent rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme earn up to £100 when you refer a friend (T&C apply)

All staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can be confident your tax and National Insurance are handled correctly, with no hidden admin charges.

If you are interested in this role, click APPLY NOW and we’ll be in touch.

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job‑seeking services.