SEN Teaching Assistant – Witham 12-Week Temp to Perm | 32.5 Hours per Week
We’re supporting a specialist SEN provision in
Witham seeking a passionate and resilient
SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. You’ll be working with pupils aged 4–19who have
autism
,
complex learning difficulties
, and are often
pre-vocal or early communicators
. Many pupils require highly individualised support and may present
challenging behaviours
.
The Setting
This highly specialised environment offers:
Individualised, structured curriculums tailored to each pupil’s needs.
Evidence-based approaches including
ABA
,
SALT
,
OT
, and specialist teaching methods.
A supportive, autism-specialist setting designed to help pupils develop
communication
,
self-regulation
, and
life skills
, promoting independence.
The Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:
Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups.
Implement personalised learning and behavioural plans.
Encourage communication development and emotional regulation.
Assist with life-skills learning and promote independence.
Work collaboratively with teachers and therapists to ensure consistent, effective support.
What We’re Looking For
Experience supporting children or young people with
autism or
complex SEN (desirable).
Confidence managing
challenging behaviour
.
Patience, resilience, and a nurturing approach.
A commitment to helping pupils achieve
happiness, independence, and respect —the core values of the provision.
Contract Details 12-week temp-to-perm arrangement 32.5 hours per week
Excellent opportunity to progress into a permanent role within a highly specialist setting.
If interested, please reply with a copy of your most up to date CV and your availability for a call to discuss.