Special Needs Support Assistant

Smart Teachers; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An education supply agency in Essex is seeking motivated Teaching Assistants to support children with additional needs starting in September 2025. The role requires experience in a formal learning environment, particularly with ASC and SEMH. Successful candidates will enjoy excellent daily rates, a guaranteed pay scheme, and various professional development opportunities. Apply today to join a nurturing team dedicated to the well-being of students and the growth of staff.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Social and networking events

Qualifications

• Experience in a classroom setting with a focus on children with additional needs.
• Enhanced DBS registered to the update service.
• Two professional references available.

Responsibilities

• Support children with additional needs in Key Stage 2.
• Work flexibly with the committed support staff.
• Engage with learners to motivate and enthuse them.

Skills

Experience of supporting children within a formal learning environment

Previous experience of supporting children and young adults within the care sector

Ability to support children with ASC and SEMH

Job description

Teaching Assistant

£89-£95

January 2026 July 2026

A nurturing and friendly three-form entry junior school in Havering are looking to welcome talented Teaching Assistants to their team in September 2025.

Classroom Assistants here are go-getters. The SENDCO has worked hard to build a team of committed and able support staff, willing to be flexible and often support outside of their remit. By way of return, the leadership team are understanding and respectful of their team.

The school are excited to hire new staff to be based within the Key Stage 2, to support the new intake of children with additional needs. The Classroom Assistant would need to have experience of supporting children with ASC, and SEMH.

Working hours here are (Apply online only) with a 45 minute break in total. The school is accessible from both Romford and Newbury park stations

Requirements

• Experience of supporting children within a formal learning environment
• Previous experience of supporting children and young adults within the care sector
• A fully enhanced DBS registered to the update service, along with 2 professional references.

What we offer

As a part of our team, you benefit from:

Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.

Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).

Social and networking events.

Pension contributions.

CPD to help with your professional development.

Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

If you are a Classroom Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed)