SEN Teaching Assistant
Are you a dynamic and nurturing professional ready to take on a vital role in empowering students with complex Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
Do you have a natural aptitude for calmly managing challenging behaviours and providing the essential structure that allows young people to flourish academically and socially?
If you are seeking a career that blends challenge with profound reward, we invite your immediate application
We are seeking a proactive and empathetic SEN Pupil Support Lead / Teaching Assistant (TA) to become an integral member of our successful partner SEN school near Colchester.
This is a key, front:line position where you will deliver personalised intervention and hands:on support. You will be working with a diverse group of pupils who have significant needs, including Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD), physical support needs, and specific emotional or sensory challenges. Your consistent support will be paramount in creating a stable, secure, and focused learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide essential, individualised assistance, helping students maintain concentration, cope with sensory inputs, and engage effectively with their highly tailored curriculum.
* Partner with the class teacher and specialist staff to adapt resources and manage the classroom environment to meet the specific learning and physical needs of the pupils.
* Skillfully implement established support and behaviour management plans, including the use of communication aids and approved physical interventions where necessary.
* Serve as a consistent positive role model and advocate, fostering independence, self:esteem, and appropriate social skills.
* Accurately track, observe, and document student engagement, behaviour incidents, and academic milestones to inform comprehensive progress reviews.
* Assist pupils with personal care, mobility, and hygiene needs as required, carrying out all tasks with the utmost discretion, dignity, and sensitivity.
Candidate Profile
* Extensive, verifiable experience supporting children or young adults with complex SEN, ideally within a structured educational or care setting, is required.
* A naturally patient, resilient, and non:reactive temperament, coupled with a passionate commitment to specialist education.
* The proven ability to establish strong, professional, and positive working alliances with students, staff, and parents quickly.
* Excellent observational skills, strong attention to detail, and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
* A current Enhanced Child DBS certificate on the update service (or the willingness to undergo an immediate application).
Why Work With Us
* A competitive and reliable daily rate of GBP90 : GBP110.
* The opportunity to thrive within a highly collaborative specialist school environment near Colchester, known for its commitment to staff welfare and ongoing development.
* Access to comprehensive specialist training (CPD) tailored to supporting complex learning and physical needs.
* A career that offers immense fulfilment by directly contributing to the confidence, life skills, and educational success of vulnerable young people.
* Our generous GBP300 Refer a Colleague bonus scheme.
How
If you are a dedicated and supportive individual ready to make a difference in a school setting, Apply now x2026;
We are the UK market leader for recruitment in education. We have nearly two decades of experience helping teachers and support staff find temporary and permanent roles in schools, colleges, and nurseries. We partner with over 2,500 schools each week, supporting more than 135,000 children every day across the country, which allows us to find the right match for your skills.