SEND Teaching assistant. Job in Chelmsford Education & Training Jobs

Academics Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant in Chelmsford, Essex. The role requires supporting pupils with additional educational needs in a supportive school environment. Applicants should have experience working with children, a willingness to hold a DBS, and possess GCSE qualifications. This full-time position offers good training and potential for a permanent contract, making it an ideal opportunity for graduates and skilled teaching assistants.

Benefits

Excellent support and training

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Hold a current DBS on the update service or willingness to process one.
• Knowledge of additional needs that a child with SEND may have.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the class teacher to support learning.
• Assist individual students or small groups.
• Supervise pupils outside the classroom.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Communication

Building rapport with pupils

Education

GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and Maths

Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable)

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Chelmsford, Essex

Education and training

Are you a graduate or skilled Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step in your career?

Maybe you're an experienced TA searching for a new challenge in a supportive and inspiring school?

Do you thrive when working with pupils with SEND and have the drive to make an immediate impact?

If yes, then this could be the position for you

SEND Teaching Assistant
Chelmsford, Essex
January 2026 start
Full Time
Long-term/Permanent Contract
Good OFSTED
88- 100 per day (weekly pay)
Graduate TA's Welcome to Apply

Academics are working with a Primary school in Chelmsford, Essex who are currently looking to appoint an SEND Teaching Assistant. This school offers excellent support and training so will be a great opportunity for the rest of the academic year. This will be a full time, long term position.

This is a long term SEND Teaching Assistant role with the view to move to a permanent contract for the right candidate. The school are ideally looking for someone with School experience, but will be happy with people who have transferable skills, Graduates and Experienced Teaching Assistants are welcome to apply.
If you are creative, pro-active and have worked with Special Educational Needs in either work or your personal life then please keep reading!

The Role:

• Working collaboratively with the class teacher to provide excellent learning to all pupils with a range of abilities
• Providing support and assistance to individual students or small groups
• Supervising pupils outside the classroom during lunchtime, field trips or break time
• You may be required to work collaboratively with outside specialists, adopting a multi-agency approach

The Applicant:

• Hold a current DBS on the update service or be willing to have one processed
• A Teaching Assistant or other relevant qualification is desirable but not a necessity
• Knowledge of the additional needs that a child with SEND may have, and how to support them
• The applicant should be a patient, compassionate, calm, and approachable individual who is good at building rapport with pupils
• You must have a desire to make a difference to young people lives
• Have experience working with children or young people
• Have GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and Maths and

To apply, or for more information on the above role, please send an up to date CV to (url removed) or call Sarah on (phone number removed).

SEND Teaching Assistant - Chelmsford, Essex - Education and training - Chelmsford