Teaching Assistant

Remedy Education; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Permanent position opportunity

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Remedy Education is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a role in Chelmsford, accommodating both primary and secondary pupils with a range of needs. Start ASAP, with options for full-time long-term or part-time placements.

You will work in small groups or 1:1 to support pupils in a well-resourced setting. You should have experience with SEN, autism spectrum and related needs, a calm, patient approach, and be willing to assist with personal care when required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN, ASD, ADHD or complex needs.
• Calm, patient and resilient with cross-age flexibility.
• Willing to support personal care when needed.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

SEN support

Patient approach

Team collaboration

Education

DBS clearance

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Chelmsford

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 Chelmsford 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
• Sensory processing difficulties
• Global developmental delay
• Complex learning needs
• And many moreStudents 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 developmentThe Ideal Candidate

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.