Teaching Assitant (SEN)

Remedy Recruitment Group; Basildon; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Full-time, long-term role starting in

Permanent position opportunity

Dedicated consultant support

Rewarding role with lasting impact

Job summary

Remedy Recruitment Group in Basildon is helping a well-resourced SEN school recruit a patient SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils across primary and secondary with 1:1 and small group activities. You will help with communication, emotional regulation and engagement in learning, following EHCP targets and individual plans.

The role involves assisting with personal care where needed, working with teachers and external professionals, and contributing to a calm, structured classroom.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN, ASD, ADHD or complex needs.
• Willing to support personal care when required.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Calm, patient and resilient attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support across primary and secondary classes.
• Support communication, emotional regulation and engagement in learning.
• Follow EHCP targets and individual support plans.
• Assist with personal care when needed.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals.
• Maintain a calm, structured and positive learning environment.
• Encourage independence, confidence and social development.

Skills

1:1 support

Group support

Communication support

Emotional regulation

Team player

Patience

Job description

Primary & Secondary SEN School | Full-Time | Long-Term
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 school in Basildon 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 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
• 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)

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 in September
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• A genuinely rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact