What skills and experience we're looking for
Engage, Nurture and Support – SEN Teaching Assistant/Midday Assistant Wanted!
Are you passionate about supporting pupils with special educational needs? Bardfield Academy, part of the South Essex Academy Trust (SEAT), is looking for a caring and adaptable SEN Teaching/Midday Assistant to join our vibrant team!
At SEAT, we believe in belonging, compassion, curiosity, and empowerment—values that shape our commitment to excellence in education. In this dual role you will work closely with pupils during learning activities in the classroom and support them during lunchtimes to ensure a safe, enjoyable environment.
You will be required to work 32 hours 40 minutes per week; Monday to Thursday 8:15am to 3:30pm and Friday 8:15am to 2:00pm, term time only.
What the school offers its staff
What’s in it for you?
• A supportive and inclusive work environment where you’re truly valued
• A Leadership Academy to fuel your professional growth
• A strong focus on staff well-being through our Employee Assistance Programme
• The chance to be part of a committed, forward-thinking team that empowers both pupils and colleagues
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.