SEND Teaching Assistant In Chigwell

Vision for Education Ltd; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay (£95-£108)

Refer a Friend bonus (£125)

Flexible work to suit your lifestyle

Free training and development

Dedicated consultant support

Pension scheme (subject to eligibility

Network of schools across Essex

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd is seeking compassionate SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils with SEND in welcoming schools across Chigwell. Whether you have SEND experience or are looking to develop your career in education, we'd love to hear from you.

You will work with pupils who have autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health needs. A caring, patient approach and good teamwork are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Experience working with SEND desirable but not essential.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of needs including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and SEMH needs.
• Work one-to-one and in small groups to help pupils reach their potential.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Foster a positive, safe, and supportive learning environment.
• Encourage pupils' academic, social, emotional, and personal development.
• Adapt learning resources to meet individual needs.
• Promote independence, confidence, and positive behaviour.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Patience

Job description

Vision for Education is seeking compassionate, patient, and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in welcoming schools across Chigwell. Whether you have previous SEND experience or are looking to develop your career in education, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Work one-to-one and with small groups to help pupils achieve their full potential.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
• Foster a positive, safe, and supportive learning environment.
• Encourage pupils' academic, social, emotional, and personal development.
• Adapt learning resources and activities to meet individual needs.
• Promote independence, confidence, and positive behaviour.

Why Join Vision for Education?

• Competitive daily pay of £95-£108.
• £125 Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Flexible work to suit your lifestyle.
• Opportunities for day-to-day, long-term, and permanent roles.
• Free training and ongoing professional development.
• Dedicated consultant providing personalised support.
• Access to a wide network of schools across Essex.
• Pension scheme (subject to eligibility).

What We’re Looking For

• A caring, patient, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs.
• Experience working with children or individuals with SEND is desirable but not essential.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• The right to work in the UK.

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