SEND Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A specialist educational setting in Colchester is seeking a compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant for a full-time role starting September 2025. The role involves supporting pupils with complex learning needs in a safe and inclusive environment, focusing on individual development and care.

Benefits

Competitive weekly pay (PAYE)

Access to SEND-specific CPD and development tools

Dedicated education consultant

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with special educational needs.
• Confident working with pupils with ASD and communication challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils with complex needs.
• Help implement Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Collaborate with teachers and therapists to deliver care.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Reliability

Education

DBS on the update service

Job description

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SEND Teaching Assistant – Specialist Setting (Full-Time, Fixed-Term)

Location: Colchester
Salary: £450 - 500 per week (depending on experience)
Contract: Full Time, Long Term Supply
Start Date: September 2025
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK

About the Role

Connex Education is working with a specialist educational setting in the Colchester area to recruit a compassionate and experienced SEND Teaching Assistant for a full-time, fixed-term role beginning in September 2025.

This setting supports pupils with a wide range of complex learning needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), speech and language difficulties, sensory processing differences, and physical disabilities. The school follows a highly personalised approach to education, focusing on the individual needs and development of each pupil in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in special education who is looking to contribute to a dedicated team and make a real difference in the lives of young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils with complex needs
• Support pupils’ communication, sensory, and learning development throughout the school day
• Help implement Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and targeted learning activities
• Assist with structured routines, personal care, and promoting independence
• Foster a calm, safe, and engaging learning environment
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other support staff to deliver high-quality care and learning
• Full-time, Monday to Friday
• Working hours: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
• Full Time, Long Term Supply

Person Specification

• Prior experience supporting children or young people with special educational needs
• Confident working with pupils with ASD, sensory needs, and/or communication challenges
• Calm, reliable, and patient approach
• A DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one through Connex
• Willingness to assist with personal care, where needed

Why Join Connex Education?

• Competitive weekly pay (PAYE)
• Access to SEND-specific CPD and development tools
• A dedicated education consultant supporting your placement
• Opportunities across a variety of SEND and mainstream settings

If you are looking for a rewarding SEND role in a supportive and specialist learning environment, apply today or contact Connex Education to learn more.

All offers are subject to satisfactory background checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.