Teaching Assistant In Braintree

Vision for Education Ltd; Braintree; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

CPD opportunities

Dedicated consultant

School opportunities in Braintree

Job summary

Vision for Education are recruiting a caring, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Braintree from September 2026. You will work with the class teacher to support pupils academically and personally, providing one-to-one and small-group support, and helping children with SEND.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about children’s education, patient, and approachable, with the ability to build positive relationships and adapt to individual needs.

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting children's education and development.
• Caring, patient and approachable.
• Confident building positive relationships with children.
• Understanding and supportive of children with SEND.
• Reliable, proactive and adaptable.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong communicator with a positive attitude.
• Experienced in working with children in a school, childcare, SEND, or similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with the delivery of engaging lessons and activities.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils.
• Support children with SEND and additional learning needs.
• Help pupils develop their confidence, independence and learning skills.
• Assist with classroom management and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Encourage pupils to participate fully in classroom activities.
• Work closely with teachers and support staff to meet individual needs.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for all children.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Flexibility

Calm approach

Teamwork

Strong communicator

SEND awareness

Job description

Vision for Education are currently recruiting for a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Braintree from September 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and wants to make a positive difference to their learning, confidence, and development. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher and wider school team to support pupils both academically and personally.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support the class teacher with the delivery of engaging lessons and activities.

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils.

• Support children with SEND and additional learning needs.

• Help pupils develop their confidence, independence, and learning skills.

• Support children's academic, social, emotional, and personal development.

• Assist with classroom management and maintain a positive learning environment.

• Encourage pupils to participate fully in classroom activities.

• Work closely with teachers and support staff to meet individual needs.

• Help create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for all children.

SEND Experience

Previous experience supporting children with SEND is desirable. The successful candidate should have an understanding of the importance of adapting their approach to meet individual children's needs.

Experience supporting children with additional needs such as autism, ADHD, communication difficulties, learning difficulties, or social and emotional needs would be beneficial. Patience, empathy, flexibility, and a calm approach are particularly important when supporting pupils who require additional assistance.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about supporting children's education and development.

• Caring, patient, and approachable.

• Confident building positive relationships with children.

• Understanding and supportive of children with SEND.

• Reliable, proactive, and adaptable.

• Able to work effectively as part of a team.

• A strong communicator with a positive attitude.

• Experienced in working with children in a school, childcare, SEND, or similar setting, although this is not essential.

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to take your first step into a career in education, we would love to hear from you if you have the right attitude and passion for working with children.

Why Work for Vision for Education?

As a Teaching Assistant working with Vision for Education, you will benefit from:

• Competitive rates of pay.

• Access to a wide range of school opportunities in Braintree.

• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.

• Access to CPD and professional development opportunities.

• Support with your career progression within education.

• The opportunity to gain valuable experience in a supportive school environment.

• A straightforward registration process.

Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. All candidates will be required to undergo appropriate safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check.