Full job descriptionSEN Teaching Assistant
Full-Time | Long-Term | Potential to Go Permanent
£95–£120 per day
We are recruiting a committed and experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join our wonderful School - based in Ongar, Essex.
This could be a Part-time or full-time, long-term role, and there is a chance of going permanent with school after 12 weeks for the right candidate.
The Setting
This specialist school provides highly personalised education for pupils with:
*Autism with complex profiles
*Significant communication needs (including non-verbal pupils)
Classes are small, staffing ratios are high, and learning is adapted to meet pupils at their individual developmental levels.
The Role
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:
*Support pupils within a structured, sensory-rich learning environment
*Deliver 1:1 and small-group support
*Assist with personal care where required
*Promote communication development
*Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff
*Contribute to a safe, calm, and consistent daily routine
Who We’re Looking For
Essential:
*Experience working in SEND/SEN settings
*Confidence supporting pupils with MLD (moderate learning disabilities)
*Experience across different age groups (Early Years through Secondary is welcomed)
*A nurturing, calm, and resilient approach
Desirable:
*Experience with sensory-based learning
*Knowledge of alternative communication strategies (PECS, Makaton, visuals)
*Background in care, therapy support, or specialist education
Requirements
*Part or Full-time availability
*DBS Certificate (Enhanced Child & Adult - we can process this for you)
*Able to start ASAP
*2 years of references
*Willing to complete a trial day or trial week
If you are looking for consistency, professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in specialist SEND education, this role offers exactly that