Teaching Assistant (SEN)

Remedy Education; Harlow; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Long-term role starting ASAP

Opportunity for permanent position

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Remedy Education in Harlow is seeking a patient SEN Teaching Assistant to support children across primary and secondary classes within a well-resourced school.

You will work 1:1 or in small groups with pupils who have SEN, ASD or ADHD, helping with communication, engagement and personal care as required. The role is full-time long-term, with ASAP start and potential to secure a permanent position.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN, ASD, ADHD or complex needs.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach to supporting learners.
• Confident across primary and secondary age groups.
• Willing to support personal care where needed.

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 experience

Patience and resilience

Team player

Ability to support non-verbal learners

Education

Enhanced DBS on Update Service

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Harlow

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 Harlow 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.

About the School

• Autism (ASC)
• ADHD
• Speech and Language needs
• Sensory processing difficulties
• Global developmental delay
• Complex learning needs

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)

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