Supply SEN Teaching Assistant

Remedy Recruitment Group; Essex; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Recruitment Group is partnering with an ambitious SEN school in Essex to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant for primary and secondary provision. You will deliver 1:1 and small group support, assisting pupils with a range of needs and contributing to a calm, structured classroom.

The role requires patience, resilience and the ability to support both communication and personal care where needed. You will collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals to ensure the best

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN, ASD, ADHD or complex needs.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Comfortable across both primary and secondary age groups.
• Confident supporting non-verbal or limited communication pupils.
• Willing to support personal care where needed.
• Strong team player with a proactive attitude.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support across primary and secondary classes.
• Support communication, emotional regulation and engagement in learning.
• Follow EHCP targets and individual support plans.
• Assist with personal care where required.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals.
• Help maintain a calm, structured and positive learning environment.
• Encourage independence, confidence and social development.

Skills

SEN experience

Patience & resilience

Multi-age (primary/secondary)

Non-verbal support

Personal care support

Team player

DBS Update Service

Job description

Primary & Secondary or SEN School | Full-Time | Long-Term | Part-Time
Start: ASAP Start

Are you a patient, caring and committed SEN Teaching Assistant looking to start a new role as soon as possible where you can genuinely make a difference?

We are working with a well-resourced and highly supportive SEN schools in Essex that caters for both primary and secondary-aged pupils. They are looking to appoint a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their specialist provision as soon as possible. This person will work in small groups or 1:1 with children who have a range of needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school where pupil wellbeing, personalised support and long-term development are at the heart of everything they do.

About the School

The school supports pupils with a range of additional needs, including:

• Autism (ASC)


• ADHD


• Speech and Language needs


• Complex learning needs


• And many more

Students benefit from structured routines, tailored learning programmes and a nurturing, consistent environment that supports both learning and personal development.

The Role

• Providing 1:1 and small group support across primary and secondary classes


• Supporting communication, emotional regulation and engagement in learning


• Following EHCP targets and individual support plans


• Assisting with personal care where required


• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals


• Helping maintain a calm, structured and positive learning environment


• Encouraging independence, confidence and social development

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN, ASD, ADHD or complex needs


• Calm, patient and resilient approach


• Comfortable working across both primary and secondary age groups


• Confident supporting non-verbal or limited communication pupils


• Willing to support personal care where needed


• Strong team player with a proactive attitude


• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Both experienced SEN Teaching Assistants and strong mainstream TAs looking to move into a specialist setting are encouraged to apply.

What's on Offer

• Competitive daily pay (paid weekly)


• Full-time, long-term role starting ASAP


• Opportunity to secure a permanent position


• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant


• A genuinely rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact

If you're looking for a role where your support truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.