Teaching Assistant

Blackstone Recruitment Limited; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate starts

Flexible working options

Long-term opportunities

Temp-to-perm opportunities

Competitive daily pay

Supportive school environments

Job summary

Blackstone Recruitment Limited is seeking Teaching Assistants / Learning Support Assistants to work across a group of specialist SEN schools in Southend-on-Sea and Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. Immediate starts available and flexible working options.

You will support pupils with a range of needs, build relationships with students and staff, assist with personal care where required, and help create a safe, engaging learning environment. A DBS check is preferred or applicants can apply for one.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or vulnerable individuals preferred but not essential.
• Patient, proactive and resilient in role.
• Able to build positive rapport with students.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Help create a safe, engaging and positive learning environment.
• Build strong relationships with students and staff.
• Support students with communication, emotional regulation and learning activities.
• Assist with personal care where required.
• Encourage independence and confidence in students.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and SEN professionals.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Rapport with students

Job description

Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant – SEN Schools

Southend-on-Sea & Leigh-on-Sea, Essex

Immediate Starts Available

We are currently recruiting passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistants / Learning Support Assistants to work across a group of specialist SEN schools within Southend and the surrounding areas.

Our schools support children and young people with a range of additional needs including:

• Severe & Moderate Learning Difficulties (SLD/MLD)
• Profound & Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD)
• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• SEMH needs
• Speech & Language barriers
• Non-verbal communication needs
• Personal care and self-care support requirements

The Role

• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Help create a safe, engaging and positive learning environment
• Build strong relationships with students and staff
• Support students with communication, emotional regulation and learning activities
• Assist with personal care where required
• Encourage independence and confidence in students
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and SEN professionals

We Are Looking For Candidates Who:

• Have experience working with children or vulnerable adults (preferred but not essential)
• Are patient, proactive and resilient
• Can build positive rapport with students
• Are comfortable supporting SEN needs and behaviours
• Are flexible and available for either long-term placements or daily supply work
• Hold an enhanced DBS on the update service (or are willing to apply for one)

What We Offer

• Immediate starts available
• Flexible working options
• Long-term and temp-to-perm opportunities
• Competitive daily pay
• Supportive school environments
• Opportunities to gain valuable SEN experience
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

We are looking for educators who take a proactive approach, build strong rapport with students, and are passionate about making a genuine difference in young people’s lives. The schools offer supportive teams, structured environments, and rewarding opportunities to work with pupils who require specialist support.

Whether you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or looking to begin a rewarding career within education, we would love to hear from you.