Special Needs Support Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Chelmsford is seeking Teaching Assistants to support pupils with a range of needs in a complex SEND school. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of complex needs and a nurturing approach. This role offers opportunities for ongoing training and professional development. Candidates will need to pass mandatory compliance checks related to safeguarding.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Inclusive school community

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact

Qualifications

• Individuals with a strong understanding of complex needs.
• A nurturing, resilient, and proactive approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff and external professionals.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting young people with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of needs across different age groups.

Skills

Understanding of complex needs

Nurturing approach

Collaborative work

Patience and empathy

Job description

Overview

Chelmsford | SEND School. We are currently recruiting Teaching Assistants to join a complex SEND school in Chelmsford, supporting pupils with a range of needs across different age groups.

About the School: A well-established SEND school based in Chelmsford; supporting pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD); operates across separate sites based on age groupings; highly supportive, inclusive, and nurturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of needs across different age groups.

What We Offer

• A welcoming and inclusive school community.
• Ongoing training and development tailored to SEND.
• Opportunities to make a meaningful impact every day.

What We’re Looking For

• Individuals with a strong understanding of complex needs.
• A nurturing, resilient, and proactive approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff and external professionals.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting young people with SEND.

Important Notices

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If you are interested, click the apply button and contact Molly Farrelly on 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1049.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don’t forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.

For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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Contact: Molly Farrelly

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 1049