Location: Loughton, Essex (IG10) Pay: £95-£118 per day (DOE) Start: January 2026 (or ASAP) Contract: Full-time, long-term (term-time only) Are you calm, patient and up for a role where small steps mean everything? We're supporting a specialist all-through SEND school in Loughton that caters for pupils aged 3-19 with severe and complex learning needs (SLD, PMLD, autism). They're looking for a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to join the team from January. You will: Support pupils with complex needs in class, small groups and 1:1 Use sensory resources, visuals and structured routines to engage learners Help with personal care, feeding and mobility (training provided) Follow clear support plans and celebrate every bit of progress You: Have experience with children/young people (school, care, youth work, SEN, support work etc.) Are comfortable with personal care and physical/medical needs Are resilient, nurturing and happy in a hands-on SEND environment Can commit Monday-Friday, term-time What you get: Competitive daily pay, paid weekly A dedicated SEN consultant at Tempest Education Ongoing training and real progression in specialist SEND Apply now with your CV and we'll be in touch to discuss the role and next steps