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 4–19 who 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.