Teaching Assistant (SEN)

Empowering Learning; Grays; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Grays seeks committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support students with special educational needs. The role involves providing whole-class and 1:1 support to enhance learning outcomes. Ideal candidates should exhibit strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and a genuine commitment to working with diverse student needs. Ongoing training and professional development are offered in a supportive, well-resourced environment.

Benefits

Ongoing training

Supportive and inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience with children or young people with special educational needs is desirable but not essential.
• Demonstrate a genuine commitment to working with pupils with a diverse range of SEN.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom environment with basic needs.
• Provide whole-class support as well as 1:1 assistance as required.
• Collaborate with teachers to ensure high-quality learning experiences.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Adaptability

Commitment to SEN

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Pay Scale: Band A, Point 4 (£16,190 actual salary)

Hours: 25 hours per week, 45.8 weeks per year (Includes one additional paid week after 5 years of service)

Start Date: As soon as possible

We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist school to appoint committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to work in partnership with class teachers, supporting pupil learning and development.

The role will involve supporting pupils within the classroom environment and may include whole-class support and/or 1:1 support for individual pupils, depending on need.

Previous experience working with children or young people with special educational needs is desirable but not essential, as training and professional development will be provided.

About the School

The school is part of a successful and well‑established learning community, supporting pupils with complex needs ranging from moderate to severe learning difficulties. Pupils may present with needs including autism, speech and communication difficulties, and global developmental delay.

The school has a strong reputation for maintaining high standards of education and care and offers a supportive, inclusive and well‑resourced learning environment.

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate a genuine commitment to working with pupils with a wide and diverse range of SEN.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be flexible and adaptable in supporting teachers to deliver high‑quality learning experiences.
• Be keen to work as part of a creative, dynamic and collaborative staff team.
• Share high expectations for pupil progress, wellbeing and achievement.

The school offers:

• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Engaged and motivated pupils.
• Well‑resourced and structured classrooms.
• Ongoing training and continued professional development opportunities.

Closing Date for Applications

Friday 23 January 2026

Interviews

Week commencing 2 February 2026